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IT has been wet, windy and cool but it’s time to start celebrating the end of winter. And what better way to do it than by jumping into some entertaining and interesting activities during Seniors Week. Someone once said, “Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul.” During Seniors Week you have the chance to rekindle an interest or plunge into a new one, to meet new friends and to re-connect with old mates. In Queensland the week kicks off on 18 August, finishing on 26 August. As usual there is a huge range of activities to suit every taste, no matter whether you

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COASTAL Caring Clowns recently entertained and provided many laughs to a captivated audience at the Currimundi Combined Probus Club. Caring Clowns engage in therapeutic clowning with an emphasis on the relationship with the audience. They typically have a special audience who are experiencing some sort of pain which may be the result of illness, injury, old age or grief. The audiences range from hospitalised patients of all ages to senior citizens in nursing homes and may extend to visiting homeless families in shelters, camps for children with cancer, etc.. These clowns are often found defusing someone’s anxiety or depression or clowning with people including children with specific physical, or emotional needs. The two clowns who delighted the Club were: Flutter-Bye – originally from London she had a magic all of her own, and Charlie – also of English origin, who side steps his academic PhD and BSc, to indulge in his lifelong interest in theatre and fascination by clowning. Coastal Caring Clowns are completely self funded and provide a brilliant service which helps enrich those in pain on the Sunshine Coast.

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CHINESE and Australia scientists have been meeting at the Australian Academy of Science to examine ways to use the genome, stem cells and smart technologies to extend life and promote healthy ageing. Researchers at the ninth annual Australia-China symposium have studied ageing, and shared the latest advances in strategies to try to ensure that people live long lives in good health. “Many people do not realise that during the past 50 years, not only has China become a world economic power, but its population, especially in the cities, lives about as long as we do, and suffers from the same

burden of chronic disease associated with ageing,” said Professor Bob Williamson, symposium co-chair and Secretary for Science Policy at the Australian Academy of Science. “It’s important to use our best scientific knowledge to help implement intervention strategies to reduce the burden of these diseases. “This has become possible thanks to advances from the human genome project, which permit early diagnosis of gene mutations such as those causing cancer, and the use of new techniques based on stem cells, medical bionic ears and eyes, and nanotechnology.” “Even more importantly,

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SENIORS NEWS Beyondblue to tackle depression and anxiety in aged care sector

THE rate of depression among older people living in residential care has been found to be much higher than the general population – around 35 per cent, or one in three residents. Older people who require a high level of support to continue living in their own homes are twice as likely to experience depression compared to older people who need less support. In response to these figures and the lack of widespread training in mental health issues available to aged care staff, beyondblue is set to roll out a new national training program– the Professional Education to Aged Care (PEAC) program – to educate aged care workers about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in older people. “Depression and anxiety should not be considered a normal part of getting older and symptoms of these conditions may often be attributed to other chronic illnesses, but depression and anxiety in older people can be treated and improve the person’s quality of life immensely,” says Kate Carnell, CEO of beyondblue. The program aims to help improve detection, diagnosis and management of these conditions in both residential and community settings. The PEAC Program promotes strategies, based on research, to care for older people with depression

and anxiety disorders effectively – both in residential and community care settings. Kate Carnell said it is vitally important that such training is now available to people working in the aged care sector. “Prior to PEAC’s development, aged care providers were approaching beyondblue to find out where they could access training on depression and anxiety in older people for their staff. Few options existed that we could recommend. It’s fantastic that there is now an evidence-based training program to support aged care workers in their crucial work of caring for our elderly. This is great news for both older people and their families,” Ms Carnell said. “It is isn’t an easy job – Australia’s population is ageing and along with all the other health issues that come with ageing, depression and anxiety are often overlooked as a ‘normal’ part of the process. Depression and anxiety are not a normal part of ageing. This training will hopefully get that across, and result in improved outcomes and care for older people living with these conditions.” Ms Carnell said. At 30 June 2010, there were nearly 183,000 residents in aged care facilities while more than one million people over the age of 65 were receiving some support to remain at home.

Reform insurance to assist older workers: paper released

THE Age Discrimination Commission has released a paper detailing how age barriers in workers compensation, income insurance and licensing are blocking willing and able people from continuing in work through their 60s and beyond. The Age Discrimination Commissioner, Susan Ryan released the paper, ‘Working Past Our 60s: Reforming Laws and Policies for the Older Worker’. In 1901, only 4% of Australians were aged 65 or over, but now the Australian Bureau of Statistics report states that the proportion of total population aged 65 or over is around 13.5%. ‘Although most people want to continue to work through their 60s and beyond, they face a number of external barriers,’ Commissioner Ryan said. ‘Recent research tells us that of people aged over 55 years there are about 2 million who are capable and

want to work, but are barred from jobs.’ Commissioner Ryan said that most workers compensation stops at 65, or soon after, and income insurance is hard to get after 60. ‘This is a big barrier for trades people who need to insure their business and themselves,’ Ryan said. ‘For example, age bars in licensing stop capable vehicle drivers from getting jobs, even in the current climate of skills shortages.’ By highlighting how these arrangements affect older workers, Commissioner Ryan hopes to create impetus for reform, in State and Commonwealth Government workers compensation schemes and in the private insurance industry. Go to www.humanrights.gov.au/age/ publications.html for details of how to obtain a copy of the paper.

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9th August at 6.30pm and all members of the public are invited to attend. The forum is an initiative of Drew & Raeleen Dwyer who are visionary leaders in the Aged Care sector and are committed to supporting residential & community service providers deliver the best possible care to Older Australians. “Most people know very little about how the Aged Care system works in Australia, so it can be quite overwhelming when they are faced with needing to make quick decision about their own care or care of a loved one”, said Drew. “Compared to most countries, Australia has a good Aged Care system and there are many options. However, it is the range of choices that makes it confusing for the elderly and their families when trying to understand what is out there and decide what is best for them.” “The forum is designed to give community members the chance to learn about the Aged Care sector and the options available to them, as well as meet service providers and have their questions answered. It is for anyone who is in-

terested in learning more including older Australians, their children or family members, as well as care workers. It is about ensuring people have the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and effectively plan for their future in either care at home or care at an Aged Care facility.” Mount Coolum Aged Care, the Coolum RSL, and local caterer Bari-Clare Cateringhave already thrown their weight behind this event with generous sponsorship, and other businesses are invited to participate as well. “At Frontline we are very passionate about helping Older Australians, and we want to take the opportunity to give something back to our local community by running a free event. Aged Care is a growing concern for many people, and we hope that they will use this occasion to come and learn more about what options are available.” Seats are limited for this free community forum. Those wishing to attend are asked to call Frontline Care Solutions on 07 5351 1188 and speak to Susie to reserve their seats.

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SENIORS NEWS Kawana Seniors Citizens

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LAST month the Kawana Seniors went to Parliament House by Coach, for ‘Question Time’ followed by morning tea. It proved to be a very interesting morning to see all the Parliamentarians that they knew, at work. Lunch was enjoyed on banks of the Brisbane River at South Bank. Many other trips and entertaining events have been planned by the

Kawana Club this year including a cruise down the Noosa River on the Ferry and a visit to the Glasshouse Seniors in September. In October the Caloundra Seniors are visiting the Kawana Seniors, a trip to Bayview Towers at Yeppoon and a bus load to a concert on Bribie Island, complete the year. Also each month the Seniors go on the free bus to the Broncos in

Brisbane, for a morning with John McSweeney. Cost of being in this friendly Club is just $3.00 per morning & yearly subs of $5. Each morning you will receive a Lucky Door Ticket that could win you spins on their wheel or one of 2 fruit trays as well as a meat tray raffle. The Kawana Seniors, start at 9.30 am. Thursday Mornings, with musical entertainment with a delightful Morning Tea to follow. Games are then played throughout the morning. Join this very Friendly Senior’s Club, who meet at the Kawana Community Hall, just behind the Kawana Shopping World in Nanyima St. Buddina, near the Kawana Library. All Seniors are welcome. Phone their President, Mavis Farmer at 5493 3545, for any enquires, about this very active Seniors Club of Kawana Waters. If you are lonely, come along and meet other local Seniors and join in the fun. Members come from all over the Sunshine Coast – Sippy Downs, Mountain Creek, Glenfields, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Minyama, Buddina, Warana, Bokarina, Wurtulla & Currimundi.

Amateur Fun Walk AUSTRALIAN Pensioners & Superannuants League, Caloundra Presents! 13th Amateur Fun Walk for the over 50’s Families & Friends Date: 26th August 2012 Scenic 4 kilometre flat walk along the Golden Beach foreshore Start: Oaks Oasis Resort North St Caloundra {Landsborough Parade} Time: Registration 7am for 8am start [with voluntary warm-up] Finish: Caloundra Power Boat Club {Leave your car at the Caloundra Power Boat Club & take the free shuttle bus

to the Start}. Entry Fee: $8 per Person Children Free please read the whole form carefully then fill out the relevant details, sign and return to: The Australian Pensioners & Superannuants League, Caloundra. APSL, Caloundra, PO BOX 323, Golden Beach 4551} To assist with catering early registration would be appreciated; late entries will be accepted on the day For further information &entry forms please phone: Frank 5492 7134 – Del 5439 0934 Email: pamandfrank@bigpond.com

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SENIORS NEWS Dying with dignity IT USED to be said we are a death denying society, that there was considerable unease in our community about discussing issues of death and dying. That may have been so, but not anymore. Discussion about how we die and our hopes in that respect are common around the backyard BBQ and in coffee shops these days. It may be true to say people are more fearful of the way they may die than they are of death itself. The wonderful new advances in medicine that extend our lives today also mean we die more slowly that we ever did before. Our modern palliative care services bring welcome relief to most, but not all who are dying. The National Palliative Care organisation, PCA, acknowledges that, quote “Complete relief of suffering is not always possible, even with optimal palliative care.” and that “Some people rationally and consistently request deliberate ending of life.” For a long time now, many of those who wish to relieve unbearable suffering by hastening death have felt abandoned by a society that refuses them the means to die peacefully and with dignity at a

time of their choosing. It should be the right of a competent terminally ill adult to make that decision for themself, and for that decision to be respected by others. Medical assistance to die in tightly controlled circumstances is legal in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland and Oregon. A decade of experience in those places has demonstrated the practice can be controlled safely. Polling shows 85% of adult Australians support legalised voluntary euthanasia. It is hard to imagine another issue in society with that extraordinary level of support. Calls for politicians to legalise the right to die with dignity will not diminish. The rising tide of educated, articulate baby boomers who are used to getting their own way and now passing sixty five will see to that. What we require now are politicians of conviction who will take up this important issue on behalf of their constituents. June Henderson, Hon Secretary, Dying With Dignity Qld Inc. (Sunshine Coast Branch) Phone 5443 5576 for more information.

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SENIORS NEWS Become a Guardian Angel and help a child in need EACH year, Guardian Pharmacy asks Australians to turn their knitting needles to a good cause by participating in the Guardian Angel Knitting Program. Thanks to the astounding generosity of Guardian Angels, more than 2 million knitted garments have been donated to children in need over the past 14 years. The 2012 program encourages Guardian Angels to knit warm clothes, blankets, scarves and other garments, which will then be donated to children in need across Australia with the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity. Variety is an international charity spanning across 13 countries worldwide, dedicated to empowering children who are sick, disadvantaged or who have special needs to live, laugh and learn. People wanting to become a Guardian Angel can visit their local Guardian Pharmacy to pick up a free pattern book during June-August which is full of helpful hints and tips on different garments to knit. You can also download a copy online at www.guardianpharmacies.com.au. If you are a Guardian Club member you also have the chance to win one of ten $200 Spotlight Gift Cards (spotlight provides the knitting patterns for the free book). Simply hand your Guardian Club card to your local Guardian Pharmacy assistant to be swiped when you drop off your Guardian Angel knitted donation by 31 August 2012. For more information on the Guardian Angel Knitting Program or to find your nearest Guardian Pharmacy store location, please call 1300 888 666.

Stigma surrounding dementia today as widespread as ever MORE than half of Australians mistakenly attribute the symptoms of dementia to being a normal part of ageing, according to a Newspoll survey. Ita Buttrose, President of Alzheimer’s Australia, speaking at the National Press Club, said the survey found that nearly one in five Australians said that if a family member had memory loss or confusion they would think it was a natural part of ageing and 10 per cent of people aged 19-34 had never heard of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Ms Buttrose said these Newspoll results, released by Eli Lilly, reflect a lack of awareness and stigma surrounding dementia that can lead to social exclusion not only for people with dementia, but also their carers and families, along with delays in seeking medical help. Another recent study, ‘Exploring dementia and stigma beliefs – a pilot study of Australian adults aged 40 to 65 years’, from the Centre of Health Initiatives at University of Wollongong showed equally concerning results. “The findings of the study suggest that many people hold negative attitudes towards people with dementia. Of the 616 people who responded to the survey, over half indicated that people with dementia cannot be expected to have a meaningful conversation. “Over a third said that people with dementia could be irritating and one in ten indicated that they would avoid spending time with a person with dementia. “Instead of supporting people at a time of great diffi-

culty and challenge, the instinct for many in our community is to turn their back and walk away.” Ms Buttrose said. “A diagnosis of dementia brings with it social isolation and a sense of shame for the individual.” Ms Buttrose said change would only come through a greater awareness and understanding of dementia and a national approach to promoting awareness. “The Living Longer, Living Better package set the scene for significant reform in aged care and a new determination to tackle dementia both as a health and aged care issue,” Ms Buttrose said. “We want to get the message across that as a society we can beat dementia in the same way we have tackled HIV/Aids, cancer and heart disease. “The Government has yet to address the serious inequity in research funding. Dementia research is grossly underfunded in relation to health and care costs, disability burden and prevalence compared to other chronic diseases.” Alzheimer’s Australia is advocating for an increase of $200 million government investment for research which would be equivalent of 1% of the total cost of care. Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information. An estimated 280,000 people have dementia in Australia. This number is projected to double by 2030 and reach almost one million by 2050. National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500

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Bounty mutineer descendants may hold key to myopia DESCENDANTS of the famous Bounty mutineers who now live on Norfolk Island have among the lowest rate of myopia in the world and may hold the key to unlocking the genetic code for the disease, according to a new study. A study of residents on Norfolk Island, 1,600 km northeast of Sydney, showed the rate of myopia, or short-sightedness, among Bounty descendants was about half that of the general Australian population. Some 60 years after arriving on Pitcairn, almost 200 descendents of the origi-

nal mutineers relocated to Norfolk Island to avoid famine. “We found the rate of Pitcairn group myopia is approximately one-half that of the Australian population and as a result would be ranked among one of the lowest rates in the world,” said David Mackey, the managing director of Australia’s Lions Eye Institute which led the studies. Mackey said there may be genetic differences in the Norfolk Island population that could lead to breakthroughs in the causes of short-sightedness.

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The truth about retirement living THE average age of Australians is increasing annually and with it the need for age-specific housing and service responses to health and wellbeing requirements. The median age of the Australian population has risen by more than five years over the past two decades to 37.7 as a result of sustained low fertility and escalating life expectancy, and in the coming years, the Australian Government is predicting a shortage in aged housing across the spectrum. While there are still many options available, there continues to be misconceptions as to what each option entails and, depending on what the individual desires, there remains much hesitance to commit. The majority want to lead an active, independent lifestyle, with the freedom to travel and enjoy the things they have always wanted to do. However they wish to do so without the stress and worry of maintenance and upkeep, and without being a burden to their families. Understandably though, they want the peace of mind that should additional care and support be required, it is available to them. It’s a complex situation perplexing many in the over 60 age bracket, and in a bid to answer and explain some of the questions plaguing Australia’s ageing population, Churches of Christ Care is holding a free one-hour information session on Tuesday, August 21 at Sanctuary Park Retirement Village. The seminar will cover topics such as what to consider when choosing a retirement village, what community care services are available within them and what their financial and contractual obligations may be. But ultimately, host and Churches of Christ Care Retirement Living General Manager, Kim Teudt, believes the seminar will put people’s minds at ease about what retirement living in a community lifestyle really means. “As the population continues to age, there is a strong focus on retirement years and people are wondering how they are going to have the freedom to do the things they’ve always wanted to do. Retirement villages are the perfect solution,” Kim said.

“A lot of people think retirement villages are a great idea but don’t really know what they entail. At the seminar, I hope to alleviate people’s misconceptions about what retirement villages really are and put their minds at ease. “I will give an overview of retirement living in general and inform people of the arrangements for when they move in; from financial obligations and how resident funded retirement villages work, to how people are protected under the Retirement Villages Act. “There are many misconceptions around aged care and the continuum of care; people are wondering how retirement villages fit in with the active, healthy lifestyle they wish to live and how they will be of benefit to them down the track when they may need a little extra help at home to remain independent. “As people enter the ‘third age’, they start to think about how to simplify life and remove all the worries around home maintenance so they enjoy life again. Thanks to advancements in health care, there are increasingly more people in that ‘third age’ bracket who want to be more active, get out and about and travel. That’s hard when they have other commitments, but that’s where retirement villages can help. “Retirement living is a lifestyle investment; an investment in an active, independent lifestyle where residents can age-in-place with total freedom, independence, privacy, dignity and security, without the worry of garden and house maintenance. “Sanctuary Park Retirement Village, for example, offers a wide range of lifestyle options, all with personally tailored care and support packages available from the dedicated caring staff and on-site management, which provide real lifestyle choices if or when they are needed. The village provides residents with care, support, companionship and peace of mind, while encouraging residents to remain active members of, and maintain their connections with, the wider community.” Limited spaces are available for this free information seminar, so secure your spot by calling 07 5476 4657.

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HERE is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the company of one of our greatest food personalities, share a delicious brunch and raise much needed dollars for an important cause all at the one event! Maggie Beer hardly needs an introduction to most of us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she is an Australian culinary icon with a huge list of achievements. Maggie has been showered with accolades including the award of Senior Australian of the Year 2010 and her appointment earlier

this year as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this unique opportunity to meet with Maggie, whose warm personality and enthusiasm lights up any room. Sunday Brunch with Maggie Beer will be held at the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant on Gympie Terrace, Noosa from 10.30am until 12.30pm on Sunday 11th November. The cost is $55.00 per person ($20.00 of which goes to the charity). Apart from the enjoyment of the event you will be

supporting the tireless fund-raising efforts of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Songâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the name coined by local Libby Day in honour of her mother Molly, a victim of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease, whose life has been stolen by this insidious disease. The once talented, caring and witty lady who would do anything to help others now needs help with everything in her world, except to sleep. Music has always played a big role in Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and even now, in the advanced stages of the disease, she will open her eyes when the music therapist arrives. Molly is luckier than many afflicted by the disease â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she is lovingly cared for and her husband and family visit all the time. For Libby some good has eventuated from her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrible diagnosis and she is passionate about promoting awareness and fundraising for a cure for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. She has hosted a number of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Songâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; events. Almost 280,000 Australians, including more than 49,000 Queenslanders,

currently live with dementia. Without a significant medical breakthrough, that is expected to soar to almost one million by 2050. It is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Maggie Beer has already added her voice in the fight to beat Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease and has signed on as a Dementia Champion. Many politicians, celebrities and everyday community members like

Libby Day have also become Champions in the urgent quest for more federal funding. You can sign up as a Champion too by going online to www.campaign.fight dementia.org.au. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this rare opportunity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so many people will want to meet Maggie Beer and tickets are selling fast. Book and pay by phoning the restaurant on 5474 4444.

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Maroocydore VIEW Club Birthday Celebration MAROOCHYDORE VIEW Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next luncheon is on Friday 24th August at Maroochy Surf Club. Alexandra Parade. Maroochydore at 11am. Newcomers are always welcome. This will be our 11th Birthday and entertainment will be provided by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plucking Wonderfulsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. We hope our members will join us in a celebration of an important day. Our club is a non-profit friendship club that supports The Smith Family chiefly through the Foundations Learning for Life Program for disadvantaged students. VIEW club also offers a range of social get-togethers such as coffee and movie mornings, book clubs and tours. If you would like to find out more about the club or attend one of our monthly luncheon meetings please phone Sharyn on 5451 0004. Luncheon meeting cost $19. RSVP to Sharyn on 5451 0004 by 6pm Tuesday 21st August.

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SENIORS NEWS Memorabilia Display a Tribute to our Armed Forces THE memorabilia display at Tewantin-Noosa RSL is widely regarded as the best on the Sunshine Coast and the newly refurbished display cases in the foyer of the RSL are a testament to the efforts of the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. When you walk into the foyer there are a bank of stately floor to ceiling wooden and glass cabinets housing the memorabilia and the display is eye catching

to say the least. Each cabinet covers a different era with World War I, World War II, Asia, Modern Conflicts and Weapons all having their own place in the collection. And there are many other pieces of memorabilia dotted throughout the club such as photos and framed medal collections. One of the things that is so impressive about this collection is that it includes items from all conflicts from World

War I right through to the modern conflicts like Afghanistan. It also has items from all three armed services – Navy, Air Force and Army. The collection also has great variety with so many different items including medals, firearms, photos, uniforms, trench art and equipment all being on display. There are some real treasures to be found in the priceless collection with some of the prized pieces in the collection including Bruce

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Ruxton’s medals, a German-made gun barrel captured from the Turks in World War I of which there are only a few left in the world today and a collection from Brigadier General Grant who took the Turkish Surrender and led part of the famous charge of the Light Horse at Beersheba in 1917. Brigadier-General Grant’s memorabilia includes his medal set, dog tags and a framed sketch which link to other items held by the

Australian War Memorial and National Library. But perhaps the most valuable aspect of the collection is the actual stories behind the items. For example, there is a wonderful sketch of a nurse, Sister C Murie (who later married Colonel Miller) administering care to a patient in the hospital tent in Borneo in World War 2. The sketch was done by another patient in the hospital and it provides a rare glimpse into the past that evokes the

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imagination. The new display was put together under the auspice of the TewantinNoosa RSL Sub-branch Memorabilia Officer, Rob Wareing. “The purpose of the collection is to preserve for posterity the records of the deeds and sacrifices of our veteran brothers and sisters. It is so important for us to pass the stories on through the generations and we have many comments about how wonderful it is that we have put so much effort and time into our collection. There are always people stopping at the cabinets and reading about all the different conflicts and stories. We really have a

priceless collection with over 1000 items catalogued although some of them are not on display currently. We also continue to update it particularly with pieces from the more modern conflicts. Pieces are either donated or loaned to the subbranch and we always welcome new additions.” It is worth a special trip to the Tewantin-Noosa RSL just to see the memorabilia display. Young and old alike will find something of interest and it will be sure to give you an appreciation of the most wonderful job our service men and women have done and continue to do.

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IT might have been raining and flooded roads tried to disrupt the last Noosa U3A Fun Trivia Night at Cooroy RSL back in February but still more than a 100 players turned out for a great night so by popular demand, there will be another chance to win cash prizes and raffles on Saturday 4 August starting at 6pm for meals and 7pm for the questions. Teams of 4-6 are invited to pit their wits but don’t worry if you come alone as you will meet your new best friends and have a great time. Tickets are just $10 per person to play or $20 including a delicious meal. Due to the huge popularity, bookings are advised on 5440 5500 (U3A) or 5447 6131 (Cooroy RSL). Noosa U3A is part of the worldwide University of the Third Age, offering classes covering computers, painting, languages, history, Shakespeare, creative writing, movies, Opera appreciation, geography, social, current affairs and travel talks, board games, yoga, craft, walking groups, social activities and excursions. Most classes are only $2 a week.

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ON Saturday 8th September 2012, from 1pm to 4pm, the Caloundra Family History Research Group will be hosting renowned UK genealogist Lady Mary Teviot at a Seminar to be held at the Guide Hut in Arthur Street, Caloundra. Attendance cost for the three hours is $10.00 and includes Afternoon Tea. Wills & Administrations; Sight (site) Unseen - Useful & Underused Internet Sources; Afternoon Tea; I Never Thought of That - A Second Look at Problems Attendance at the Seminar should not be missed by anyone who has an interest in English Research. Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting Roz Kuss on 5493 1197 or June Blackburn on 5493 2679 or by email at caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com Information on the group’s research times, calendar, resources, journal, meetings, activities and contact details are now available on our website at www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au

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EXPERIENCE living in the 1930s at the Nambour Museum on 18 August during Seniors Week. President Clive Plater said all the family are welcome, young and old, to have a hands-on experience of what life was like during a challenging period in Nambour’s history that began with the Great Depression and ended with the start of the Second World War. “Admire this original 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ utility”, he said. “This vehicle has spent its entire life in the district being purchased new by Sam Chapman in 1930. It will be on display along with other similar

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MORE than sixty people enjoyed a special afternoon tea when Nancie O’Neill celebrated her 100th birthday recently at the CWA Hall in Caloundra. John Gardner from Legacy presented Nancie with a lovely bouquet of flowers, a beautiful potted orchid was presented by the Caloundra Garden Club, and the ladies of the CWA led by President Merle Murray supplied a lovely afternoon tea. Five generations were present, travelling from WA, NSW and Victoria, as well as four of her cousins, (95 and late eighties) Nancie has 3 children, 10 grandchildren, 22 great great-grandchildren and 14 great great great grandchildren. Cards from the Queen, Governor General, Premier, Prime Minister, and local MPs were among the congratulatory messages. These were read again along with another cake and celebration covered by Channel Nine at the local Adventist Village.

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WE meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Coolum Beach Bowls Club. The first six months of 2012 have been very successful with many enjoyable trips, lunches and activities for the members. As a result a number of new people have taken up membership and have been warmly welcomed into the club. Activities for the coming months include Maroochy Wetlands Cruise, Caloundra Air Museum,Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival, Bjelke Petersen Bethany Farm Kingaroy and Lavender Farm,and Underwater World. We are all looking forward to these exciting outings. Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome. Enquiries to President Pat Saynor 5441 7126 or Secretary Margaret Mair 5446 3293. www.wixcom/coolumbeachprobus/coolum-beachprobus

‘For Better or for Worse’: Seniors vs. The Technological Age REMEMBER what it was like to actually just use a phone as a single function device, to call someone? Remember when cameras took 24 photos and it took the local pharmacist a week to develop them? Remember when you actually went into a bank and spoke to a teller and didn’t have to deal with pin numbers and holes in the wall? It’s not really that long ago. Seniors have had to face change at a rate unprecedented in any other generation. It’s a case of embrace the Technological Age or get left behind. How do older people with memory issues cope in a world of passwords and pin numbers? Meet a group of seniors from Caloundra who are exploring these issues in the development of their latest Seniors Week Cabaret show: For Better or For Worse: Seniors vs. the Technolofical Age. This group of talented older people use music, comedy, cabaret, film and dance to present the myriad of stories about how life used to be and how it is now. While some seniors have opted out of the computer age, there are others like Patty Bell from Caloundra who have found a new independence. Patty was given a computer two years ago by her son. After a few lessons from the local library and some help from her daughter, Patty was up and running and now emails her own mother in a nursing home and Facebooks her grandson in Esk. From computer savvy to techno-phobics, Patty and the rest of the cast are preparing a cabaret show which will entertain and challenge the stereotypes around ageing and the use of technology. Senior’s Week is a major event on the social calendar for Caloundra Community Centre who present stereotype challenging original performances involving seniors

Kawana Waters VIEW Club A WARM welcome awaits women of all ages at Kawana Waters VIEW Club. Come along and enjoy a meal in the company of women from all walks of life. Hear an informative and entertaining guest speaker at the monthly meetings. Participate in club social activities. Support the work of The Smith Family – assist in providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children. Kawana Waters VIEW Club meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month and is holding its next luncheon meeting on Wednesday, 22nd August at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim at 11 for 11.30am. This month we will be discussing “Resolutions” – Resolutions are the

every year. With the help of theatrical and comedic practitioners, the group are supported to create innovative and relevant performances to challenge stereotypes and stimulate conversation. This year the Caloundra Community Centre welcomes back stand up comedian and writer Mandy Nolan to assemble and direct the show. ‘Seniors are such a forgotten part of the community’ says Nolan ‘I believe it’s imperative that we engage our elders in story, in commentary and listen to how it is for them. They have much wisdom and much humour to offer the whole community. The show will be about a broad range of issues facing older people and will be very, very entertaining. One year we had synchronised wheelchair dancing to Leader of the Pack with the lead on a Harley. We like to push the boundaries!’ Nolan has also invited comedic colleague, Sunshine Coast based Jenny Wynter, a recognised shining light in the cabaret world to assist in the musical direction. The first meeting to develop material for the

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Rostrum on the Sunshine Coast DOES making a speech in public bring on the butterflies? Rostrum will help you control this unhappy feeling and give you the confidence to control the ‘fight or flight’ syndrome we all experience. Come and discover how you can improve your personal development by gaining the skill to stand up and speak up as well as the right way to conduct a meeting and take part in discussion in a School Committee or other public service. Even if you are a Senior you may still be shy of speaking up. There is no

age limit in Rostrum. In fact, most of our trained teachers have attained that status and will guide you through course of Personal Development that will give you confidence through competence in a friendly group. The Club meets in the Craft Cottage, 9 Main Street, Buderim on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6.15 pm. Come along on 22nd. There is ample parking behind the BWMCA Hall through Church Street. Enquiries welcome to Merv on 5445 2907 or Geoff on 5445 9580.

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THE CWA Hostel Reunion will be held on Friday 14th September 2012, from 10.00 am, at the Maleny Showgrounds. The CWA Hostel in Nambour provided accommodation which enabled country students to attend Nambour High School, servicing the areas from Tewantin to Caboolture and west to Kilcoy. The hostel was established in 1952, and continued until the mid-1960s. The forthcoming reunion will provide an opportunity to catch up with fellow students of that era. For more information, contact Adele 5435 2731 or Gordon 5494 9542.

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HEARING Awareness Week is from 20th - 26th August this year and Better Hearing Australia (the notfor-profit, self-help group for those with hearing loss) Sunshine Coast group extend an invitation to all to attend our Hearing Loss Management session ‘Open Day’ on Wednesday of that week. These hands-on sessions cover a variety of interesting, informative topics and address the on-going practical and psychosocial issues associated with living with hearing loss. This all helps members to cope better with their hearing loss; indeed, we are committed to ‘Better Hearing’ and communication, despite hearing loss, and encouraging the preservation of hearing of all people. Members learn valuable strategies designed to maximise their remaining hearing, by getting used to, and making good use of, hearing aids, for example; and do you have and use your T switch facility? BHA members learn better ‘Listening Tactics’, through activities undertaken to avoid a deterioration in the speaking voice, and by developing lip-reading skills to supplement their hearing. Members discover information on up-to-date Assistive Listening Technology (for using the telephone, watching TV, special smoke alarms, etc) and can also find advice and support, if also suffering from Tinnitus or Meniere’s Disease. By becoming more confident and assertive in each particular individual’s ability to cope with his/her hearing loss, members can then advise family and friends on how to assist them in these goals. Wednesday 22nd. August, 9.15 - 10.30 a.m. and a cup of tea/coffee to follow. Come to The Guide Hut, Iluka Ave, Buddina (behind Kawana Shoppingworld). Info: Pat 5437 9164

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SENIORS NEWS Lions Club of Mooloolaba - installation of new office bearers ON Monday night 9th July 2012, the Lions Club of Mooloolaba held their 38th Installa-

tion night at the Sands Tavern. This was a combined night with the Lioness Club who held

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their 9th Installation of Office bearers. Guests for the evening included Mayor Mark Jamieson, Deputy Mayor Chris Thompson, Councillor Christian Dickson, Lions, Lionesses and Leo Club Members from surrounding Clubs as well as our own members, families and friends. The Meeting was chaired by Lions Myra Grindrod and Kerry Naumann. Lion Dean Farrow was installed as President and Past president Fred congratulated him and his new Board. Dean was President in 20102011 and is looking forward to a second year as President because President elect Graham Nicholls was unable to take it on due to health concerns. Lioness Patricia

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Davidson took over from Marie Horan as President of the Lioness Club. Outgoing President Lion Fred Smedley gave a summary of the Achievements of the Club over the last year. The Lion of the Year Award was presented to Lion Graham Nicholls for his involvement as a dedicated Lion over many years. He has served on Cabinet and is involved in Prostate Cancer Research, Lions Mints, Christmas Cake sales, Market rosters and he is always on hand to help the Lionesses where

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required. Together with The Sunshine Coast Council we were involved with a team of students from Maroochydore High School in a Horticultural and Garden Care Project which was involved in the International Tree Planting Programme in which Lions Clubs Worldwide were responsible for the planting of 13 million trees. Lioness Patricia (Paddy) Davidson was presented with a Wyn Tyquin Award for her dedication to Lions and the Lioness Club. This year three of our

members received distinguished Awards; Lioness Lorraine Buhk was awarded an OAM for her services to Lifesaving and Lion Harry Doherty and Lioness Patricia

Davidson were honoured in the Fisher Community Australia Day Awards for their involvement in Community Projects. Our Club was nominated for an award in the Fisher Community Australia Day Awards. In October this year our Club will host the 2012 Lions District 201Q4 Convention at the Alexandra Park Conference Centre. We will be assisted by our Lionesses and Leo members and also other local Clubs. This Convention will bring hundreds of delegates to the Coast and many will make it a family holiday . President Dean and his Board are looking towards another very successful year with the help of a very active Club. New members are always welcome. For enquiries please check our website or phone 0459 115 078.

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group

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NATIONAL Family History Week will be celebrated from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, 1st August with an Open Day at Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group, 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. Members will welcome you and be on hand to answer questions and explain the many different aspects of researching such as newspapers, local history records, our own extensive research library and the internet sites. This is a great opportunity for family historians who have struck a brick wall and those who may be just starting, to come along and explore our varied resources. Morning tea will be provided. To find out more phone 5442 5570. The Group’s Librarian Margaret Rickard will give a talk entitled ‘My China Tea Set’ at the next monthly meeting at 1.30pm on Saturday, 4th August. The focus of Margaret’s talk will be on the importance of provenance in research. Quilters Julie Dodds and Jenny Waddell gave a wonderfully entertaining talk ‘A History of Quilting’, ranging from Aboriginal Possum skin cloaks to quilts by early settlers to modern Art Quilts at the July meeting. The monthly talks and seminars which are always informative as well as entertaining are arranged by Laraine Mahoney who is our Guest Speaker Coordinator.

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SENIORS NEWS Latest in mobility vehicles

DUE to great demand, the Toyota Tarago (Estima) is now offering a wider range of wheelchair accessibility vehicle modifications to its current fleet. The Toyota Tarago (Estima) has become a popular choice due to its affordability and durability - this allows you to save large sums of money in repairs and mainte-

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

been living with MS for 18 years and his family recently purchased a Toyota Tarago (Estima) which offers dual sliding doors and an electric chair lift including a detachable electric wheelchair. They love the difference it has makes to their family outings. “The vehicle is truly amazing - it’s made such a dif-

ference to our lives,” Mark said. “Getting the car was a revolutionary moment for me, life has become enjoyable again and everything seems less of an effort.” His wife Adrienne was just as happy with the vehicle and said a huge benefit was the ease of getting Mark in and out. “Even our 7 - year- old

son Nathan can manoeuvre his Dad in and out of the car now which is a huge help for me. Before I had to lift Mark into the vehicle myself,” Adrienne said. Barry Lawrence, a modified Toyota Tarago (Esitma) supplier, organised the vehicle for Mark and Adrienne and is happy to assist other people living with MS at-

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IF you are over 50 and considering a move to the Caloundra area, then a visit to Kookaburra Village is recommended. The Village opened in 1993 as a gated home park, and today there are in excess of 200 residents in the Village. Kookaburra Village owns the land, the homes and villas are sited on, there are no council rates or body corporate fees to pay. Instead a site rent is payable and pensioners are able to apply to Centrelink/DVA for assistance on this site rent and no Stamp Duty is payable on the purchase of your home. Home owners are responsible for insuring, painting and maintaining their home, and also caring for their own gardens. At present there is one home for sale priced at $169,500 and there is a modern 2 bedroom/2 bathroom lowset villa with a gated courtyard for sale priced at $260,000.

The Village resort style amenities include an outdoor carpeted bowls green; a barbeque area; two pools; library; 2 halls; a free to use woodwork workshop; pool and darts room and a Bocce court. Your small dog or cat is also welcome. There is an hourly bus service on Mark Rd. A local podiatrist visits every 6 weeks and a hairdressing salon is open by appointment. To obtain further information please telephone Kookaburra Village on 07 5491 5888. Alternatively Judy Goode is available at the Kookaburra Village Sales office located at 123 Mark Road, (corner of Daniel Street and Mark Rd Caloundra) on Wednesday and Saturday between 10.00am - 2.00pm. Alternatively you can visit our website www.kookaburravillage.com.au. An Information Pack is available on request.

tain the right vehicle for their needs, Barry has a showroom at Capalaba in Brisbane with a range of vehicles on show. If you’d like to discuss your options in purchasing a modified Toyota

Tarago (Estima), please contact Barry Lawrence on 0418 741 741 or email thoas@bigpond.com or go to the web site www.thehouseofautostyling. com.au for more information.

Buderim VIEW Club

BUDERIM VIEW Club will be holding its luncheon meeting on Wednesday 1st August 2012, at Clio’s on Rosemount, 246 Petrie Creek Road, Rosemount. Guest speaker at the luncheon will be Damien Powell Detective Senior Sergeant Missing Persons Unit – State Crime Operations Command. Our Club welcomes visitors and new members who are looking for friendship with interesting people as well as a variation of activities. You are assured of a warm welcome so come along, have some fun and make new friends. VIEW clubs are a valued part of the Smith family – funds raised are to assist the “Learning for Life Program” for children of underprivileged families. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women If you require information about Buderim VIEW Club or would like to attend our luncheon meeting please phone Jenny 5493 2363. Luncheon bookings and cancellations please phone by 6 pm the Sunday before the luncheon

SENIORS NEWS Pirates celebrate VIEW birthday

PIRATES of the Cooroyabean was the theme for Cooroy VIEW Club’s 6th Birthday event. 43 women including members of Hervey Bay, Gympie, Noosaville and Twin Waters VIEW Clubs and some local visitors including an 18 year old and some well behaved Pirates from the CWA at Cooroy. Judging of the Fancy Dress caused a stir as we had so many pirates but Joan Boyce, local identity from Cooroy was actually dressed as a ‘Cooroyabean hasbean’ which gave us all a laugh. A Trade Table and ten raffles and lucky door prizes along with two of the Cooroy ladies doing

Learning for Life Student now and part of our funds provide on going support to her as well. Our Club meets every second Tuesday for Luncheons (bookings essential) in the Function Rooms at the Cooroy Hotel and we have socials and outings to other VIEW events throughout the year. Our Friendship club prides itself on supporting our members first. For more information on L-R Judy Fischle (Gympie), Trish Adcock, Mary Tongue (Cooroy), Marie our club please call PresiCoyne, President (Noosaville) dent Grace Taylor on 5471 the Sailors Hornpipe to Cooroy Hotel was the VIEW Clulbs of 1364 or Secretary Lal Vider 5449 1902. our sing songs as well as amazing and we raised Australia & the Smith on a visit from WIN News much needed funds for Family. We have cooroyview@gmail.com saw us have a fabulous day. The 2 course Luncheon supplied by

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Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Concert

ON August 5th, at 2pm, the next Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Concert will feature soprano Sarah Sullivan (Music Director of the Caloundra Chorale, and manytimes QLD Champion at the QLD Eisteddfoda), a string ensemble from the S.C. Youth Orchestra, young beautiful singer Erica Bocchino, keyboard player Tony Poole, accordion player Christina Hanley, singer/ guitarist Janelle Cordingley, baritone Milton Cunninghame, and usual performers/organisers Bev Gourlay, Aart Schouten and Neil Booth. These monthly concerts are held in the CCSA Hall, Nutley St., Caloundra at 2pm on the 1st Sundays from May to October. They’re always a lot of fun and showcase some of the best Coast performers. It’s wonderful entertainment for only $9 or $5 for Friends of the Chorale, payable at the door. Check it out! Enquiries to Bev 5444 8675.

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THE Twin Waters VIEW Club (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) is a friendship club for women of all ages, will hold their next monthly luncheon meeting at Twin Waters Golf Club 11.00am, on Thursday 9 August 2012. You are assured of a warm welcome so come along, have some fun and make new friends. This month we are having a Cent Auction. Guests Welcome $27.00. RSVP: Before 5.00pm on Monday 6 August by calling Carol on 5450 5721 or email info@twinwatersview.com.au. Our August Social is on Thursday 23 August 2012 – “Soup & Crusty Bread Lunch” at 11.00am at Living Choice Retirement Village, Twin Waters, hosted by Joan and Sandra. There will also be a cooking demonstration by Cheryle Tenrose, using a Thermomix kitchen/cooking appliance. We will also get to sample some of her tasty morsels after she has prepared them. Booking and Payment essential. RSVP: Call Carol on 5450 5721 or email info@twinwatersview.com.au. VIEW Clubs of Australia support the work of The Smith Family in assisting underprivileged families.

Retired Business Seniors Single Social Group WE are a retired business seniors single group wanting to meet more retired single businessmen to join us. We need a balance of men and women to enjoy social outings. Theatre, home dinner parties, barbecues, walks, picnics and dining out are some of the venues we would like to share. These are the outings one doesn’t enjoy on one’s own. For further details please phone 5443 7663 or 0421 525 384. August 2012 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 19

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ON Wednesday 4th July the Glasshouse Country VIEW Club visited Sunstone Gardens Resort in Maleny for morning tea, a girlie film and a soup lunch. We enjoyed a special viewing of Saving Grace, a comedy featuring many famous British actors including Martin Clunes, this film being the forerunner to the Doc. Martin series on TV. This was followed by a selection of delicious soups prepared by the ladies of the committee. In June the Glasshouse Sports Club came alive with feline characters of all types and sizes. The theme of our 9th birthday celebrations was “Feline, feminine fur and fun” and the majority of nearly 90 attendees came in costume for the day. We were treated to a superb roast lunch followed by feline, feminine and fun cakes.

Computer Club

AS a senior do you sometimes have children left in your care or are you in a household where young ones are using computers? If you have no knowledge of computers you would not know if they are doing something that perhaps they should not be doing. With some computer knowledge on your part an occasional glance at what they are doing would reassure you that all was well. On the other hand imagine the boost it would give the young ones if they could show you how to do something you were not able to do. Sometimes though the demonstrations they give are so quick that you do not follow all the ‘clicks’ ‘enters’ and ‘tabs’ etc that are used. When belonging to the Sunshine Coast Computer Club you will be among like minded seniors who are also learning about this new technology and where you will have time to go over the steps until you understand. You can receive hands on help on a computer and listen to informative tutorials using Amongst the entertainment was Catherine Fox, winner of the Sunshine large screen data projectors to illustrate the Coast Seniors Superstar competition, subjects. Weekly meetings are held at Caloundra on a Saturday morning, on a Thursday afternoon at and Kenny and Denise Bennett, comedians extraordinaire. This was a Buderim and once a month at Yandina on the third Wednesday for North Coast members of the Club. great day, full of fun, prizes, raffles Sunshine Coast Computer Club welcomes visitors and an absolutely bumper trading to meetings to see just what happens at these table which, together with door receipts and raffles, provided a record meetings to see if what is on offer will help them if they become members of the Club. Meetings contribution to our charity. provide tea and coffee for informal chat time Anyone who would like to join the between members leading to new friendships. For VIEW Club would be most welcome. reasonable membership fees members have multiple Please contact Joy on 5439 9049 or avenues for help and support when needed. Lydia on 5438 7894 who will be pleased to supply further information. It could be just what you need to help you make better use of your computer. View clubs are a valued part of the To find out more about when and where the Club Smith Family which is a national, meetings are held and how you too can join the independent children’s charity Club and get help – Telephone the Club Informacommitted to helping disadvantaged tion Line 5492 1005, visit the Club Web Site – http:// Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and www.sccc.org.au or email the Club at sccc@internode.on.net support.

Caloundra Evening VIEW Club CALOUNDRA Evening VIEW Club, is a group of women who meet every second Tuesday of the month, to enjoy a meal and social interaction, as well as raise funds for the Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life Program’ which supports disadvantaged students with education. Other social activities are organised during the month – some fundraising, some just social like lunches and Sunday morning walk & breakfast. For more information, please contact Sue on 5492 2287.

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SENIORS NEWS Open Day at Oasis Retirement Resort, Buderim

THE Oasis Retirement Resort at Power Road, Buderim is throwing open its doors on Saturday 11 August. It has planned an innovative and informative program of events so that potential residents and their families can experience the lively and friendly atmosphere of this new resort. There will be displays of resident art work, products of the work undertaken in the Mens’ Shed, and the opportunity to chat to existing residents.

Oasis Retirement Resort in Buderim is only 3 years old and is selling new units ranging in price from $242,100. Oasis offers residents a lifestyle of peace, contentment and fun. The resort is pet friendly and residents can be as sociable as they like, or lead a secure quiet life. Dr Robyn Redknap, the Resort Manager said, “It really is an Oasis; close to all the main highways, shopping centres and medical facilities; yet tucked away in tropical landscaped surrounds

allowing residents to live their retirement dream”. Robyn & her husband “Ted” have been managing the resort at Buderim since its beginnings. They love the community of care that surrounds them and the extended family to share the ups and downs of everyday life. Oasis also has resorts at Currimundi, Brackenridge and Petrie Creek, Nambour where units sell from $213,800. The Open Day kicks off at 10am on Saturday 11 August with a welcome and introduc-

tion to the resort and its facilities. Tours of the display homes will be available all day up until 4pm. At 10.30am there will be a free Information Session by a local solicitor outlining the legalities of buying into a Retirement Resort, with time for answering questions. At 11am a real estate agent will give tips on how to sell your home in the current market. At 11.30am Kamahl will be arriving to undertake the first of his official duties with a book launch. Denise Kay, a

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THE “Just Us” Art Exhibition by the Wallace House Oils & Acrylics group promises a showing of works that are as diverse as the artists who created the canvases. Many new artists have joined this group in recent years and their work has brought an injection of new ideas and diversity in styles. While the fine arts techniques and realistic works remain popular within the group, the more abstract and decorative styles are preferred by some of the newer members. Gina Barclay, whose work ranges from intricate Italian architecture to portraits in oils, is one of the artists on exhibition. She won the People’s Choice Award in the Immanuel Art Exhibition this year. Jane Gram is admired in the group for completing a large piece of work in one morning entirely without a paint brush. These works are highly coloured and decorative, not to mention sought after. Viv Gostelow has mastered the pandanus leaves and the hibiscus to a high standard and she is delighting in her successful canvases. There will be at least 15 artists on exhibition to showcase this group. The Exhibition will be open until 6th August during opening hours 9 am - 12 pm Monday to Friday. Noosa Arts & Crafts Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Phone 5474 1211.

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Kamahl is a perennial favourite and not only represents the epitome of professionalism and talent, but is also willing to spend time chatting to people and getting his photo taken for the family albums. Oasis Resorts welcomes visitors to its Open Day even if they would just like a ‘sticky beak’ or to hear the deep tones of Kamahl. The Lions Club of Palmwoods/Woombye will be onsite with a sausage sizzle and a coffee van will provide a beverage service. Please phone 5456 1300 to book your place in what is shaping up to be a fun , informative and entertaining day.

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local Buderim author (member of the Queensland Writers’ Centre and creator of The Lorry Loco children’s books, and author of “My Father’s Forfeit”) will launch her new novel “Sharlar”. This will be followed by the judging of the Art Competition – with works from talented residents across all 4 Oasis Retirement Resorts. At 1pm the entertainment begins. Ken O’Flaherty and his Ukelele group will warm up the audience and get them singing along to well known tunes before welcoming the loved and well-known singer Kamahl at 1.30pm.

MESSY Church is an entertaining time for families where there are bible stories, singing and craft for all to enjoy. A home cooked meal is provided to finish off this enjoyable evening. Messy Church is held on the first Sunday of each month at 4-6pm at St Peters Anglican Church, Cnr Church St and Beach Rd Maroochydore, (next to Suncorp bank). Why not come along to our next get together on Sunday, 5th August. Coast is donation towards a meal. Information phone Church office mornings 5443 2133.

SENIORS NEWS Caloundra Family History Research Inc CALOUNDRA Family History Research Inc welcomed guest speaker Mr Bill Kitson to the June general meeting. An outstanding museum curator and historian, Bill’s most entertaining and informative subject was Surveying History & Geneal-

museum, along with that of Charles Sturt. Because of Bill’s wider interest in history, the museum’s collection grew from simply holding artefacts to including diaries, artwork, photographs and biographies which captured the personal and social history of those involved in surveying and mapping. Many historical maps of Queensland were acquired, as well as the inclusion of the history of land development in the state. The surveying and cartography collection covers the period of 1840 to 1950; the collection boasts 4000 artefacts and 9000 photos dating from 1868. Now retired and living on the Sunshine Coast, Bill’s connection and commitment to the museum he created is ongoing, as he visits weekly. He conducted a personalised tour for Caloundra Family History Research In addition there will be a special members on Wednesday shorter Barbershop Matinee at 2 pm 25th July 2012 after the Sunday 26 August, also at the group spent the morning BWMCA hall, especially for those at Old Government who prefer not to go out at night. $10 House, followed by lunch each. Buderim 150 celebrates 150 in the Botanic Gardens. years settlement on Buderim. EnquiIn late June a number of ries: Ring Paul on 5445 6497. our members attended the

ogy. His great stories were intermingled with the science of surveying. He explained the difference between Cadastral maps which relate to boundaries, borders and blocks of land; and Topographic maps which deal with heights and contours of

the land. Sir Augustus Charles Gregory, who was Queensland’s first Surveyor General, formed the Institute of Surveyors in 1876. Sir Augustus Charles Gregory was also an explorer, and famous as a navigator. His sextant is now housed at the

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THE Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus will host its Buderim 150 Barbershop Concert at 7 pm on Saturday 25 August at the BWMCA Hall on Buderim with guest artists, refreshments and a complimentary wine. $20 each and $10 for those under 15 years.

Brisbane UnlockthePast y7mail.com Further de- Valerie on 5437 3879 or Expo where the group had tails can be obtained from Roz on 5493 1197. a stall, and much information was gained from the talks given by highly regarded genealogists from both Australia and overseas. On Thursday the 16th August the group will hold its Annual General Meeting when a new Committee will be welcomed, winner of the Lorrie Barzdo Writers Award will be announced, and 10 year members will receive their certificates. The group’s rooms and library at the Guide Hut are That is exactly what I will do open for research every Saturday from 9.30am to Ceremonies from 12.30pm. On the third Thursday of the month Hatches to Dispatches research is available from 9.30am to Noon, followed Qualified & registered with The Attorney by the general meeting Generals Department as a Civil Celebrant which is held from 1.30pm to 4pm. Visitors are welContact me to come to attend, as well as our members, and the make your day a Guest Speaker comspecial occasion, mences at 1.30pm. one that all your Information on the friends & family will group’s calendar, reremember forever. sources, journal and activities is now available on our new website at www.caloundrafamilyhistory. org.au. Our Secretary 07 5498 5367 - 0409 820 107 June can be contacted on 5493 2679 or by email at necoles46@bigpond.com caloundrafamilyres@

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NOOSA District State High School students Emily Lovett (Year 12) and Ashleigh Foster (Year 9) were prize winners in this years Sunshine Coast Literary Association Writers Competition. Emily and Ashleigh received their awards and prizes at the annual Awards Presentation Dinner on June 21 held at the 4th Floor Restaurant.

Both Emily and Ashleigh were awarded second place in the young adult short story category. The Sunshine Coast Literary Association encourages young writers to develop their talents and they hope to see more entries in next year’s competition. For more information on the Sunshine Coast Literary Association, visit: www.scliterary.org

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PEPPERAZZI the swingiest big band will be blowing up a storm on Saturday 4 TH August at the Kawana Community Hall Nanyima Street, Buddina from 7.30-10.30pm. PEPPERAZZI began as a community group more than 10 years ago but soon developed into a semi professional stage band that has built a reputation as one of the best big swing band around Brisbane and the South East Coast . Now the Sunshine Coast has the chance to hear this great

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BAKING favourites – Thursday August 16th Learn how to bake your own beautiful French brioche (serve it with eggs, use it for French toast, the best bread ‘n’ butter pudding or bake it with chocolate). Make your own pastry (sweet and savoury) and find out how to store it and use it. To top it off, discover how to make two gorgeous tart fillings and make individual tarts ready to eat at the end of the class! Held at the Lawson Shed, Memorial Ave, Pomona from 10.30am to 2pm. For info and bookings contact Pomona & District Community House on 5485 2427.

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THE Caloundra Woodworking Club will hold its annual Open Day on Saturday 25th August 9.00am to 2.00pm and Sunday 26th August from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be examples of general woodworking, wood carving, pyrography, wood turning and scroll sawing on display. In addition there will be woodworking demonstrations and items for sale. The annual raffle will be held with many beautiful handcrafted

prizes to be won. Morning tea and a sausage sizzle will be available for purchase. Entry is by gold coin donation. The open day will be held in the club rooms. Enter at southern end of Ulm Street near Plover Parade or via 9 George Street, Caloundra (at the rear of the STEPS complex) For more information please call the club rooms on 5437 2007 Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 12.00 noon.

Doors open on a Plantsmen’s Paradise BEHIND a high fence on a hillside in Buderim lies a garden lovers’ paradise like no other. Expert plantsmen Lindsay Gerchow and Yves (Danny) Daniel have spent years building one of the biggest private bromeliad collections in the country. And they’re still at it! The pair bought the adjoining property 16 years ago in order to accommodate their passion for gardening and Belle Rive, at 7 Orme Street, Buderim now attracts visitors from gardening experts to keen novices, the world over. Garden will be open 9am-4.30pm on 10, 11 & 12 August. Admission is $7.00. Thousands of rare, exotic and rainbowcoloured ‘brommies’ act as a carpet

through the various garden rooms filled with tropical foliage plants. As a result, the garden has interest and colour all year round and is always revealing something new. “It is still evolving,” says Lindsay. “We have many rare and unusual species throughout the garden to ensure plenty of interest for all types of gardeners.” Sculptures, mirrors and Balinese doors add to the magical mystery of this extraordinary garden. There is also a conservatory which houses orchids, ferns and other shade loving plants. Plants will be available for sale and all proceeds will go to Sri Lankan families in need.

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Seniors Week events at Stockland Shopping Centre, Bowman Road, Caloundra. Lots of Information and Activities to see, hear and participate in for Seniors and their families.

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST TO SUNDAY 26 AUGUST NOOSA U3A Noosa U3A welcomes all interested people to celebrate Seniors Week by coming along to U3A House, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin to see the huge variety of classes, talks, social and cultural activities offered for the unretiring. With everything from Scottish dancing to languages, card games, movies, computers, photography, Shakespeare, art, opera, walking groups and craft, just to name a few, there is plenty for everybody to enjoy. New members pay only $25 membership as this is the start of a new semester. Classes are then just $2 per week with some computer classes and special interest talks $4. For further information phone 5440 5500. Saturday 18 August 9am-4pm (Opening Day) LIVING IN THE THIRTIES The ‘Living in the Thirties’ Exhibition is one for all of the family, young and old, and a must see for anyone with an association with the town of Nambour. Come along and see what the town looked like in the 1930’s when Currie Street was buzzing and there was plenty of parking and many other events. Nambour Museum 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour. Normal hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays 1pm to 4pm. Saturday 18 August 10am-3pm ‘ALWAYS A GODDESS’ ART WORKSHOP AT POMONA Create an artwork of distinction with local artist Leigh Hooker. Using mixed media, paints and canvas to craft a lovely ‘vintage’ piece to honour your femininity. Bring a lunch to share. Seniors $15.00 includes morning tea and all materials. Book in early. Lawson Shed, Pomona. All queries and bookings: 5485 2427. Sunday 19 August 9am-3.30pm CALOUNDRA STAMP CLUB STAMP FAIR Six dealers, bargain table, auction at 1.30pm and lots of lucky door prizes and major raffle. Further information phone Jill 5494 7233. Stamp Fair to be held at Beerwah Committee Hall.

Monday 20 August 8.00am-9.00am FREE AQUA CLASSES AT COOLUM-PEREGIAN Coolum-Peregian Aquatic Centre, David Low Way, Coolum is offering free aqua classes to new participants only. For further information phone 5473 9042.

Tuesday 21 August 9.30am BRING A GRANDPARENT STORY TIME Bring a grandparent to story time at Maroochydore Library. No bookings required.

Tuesday 21 August 8.00am Monday 20 August ‘GOLDEN OLDIES’ TOURNAMENT, BUDERIM 9am-10am Headland-Buderim Croquet Club is holding their TAI CHI AT CALOUNDRA annual “Golden Oldies” Tournament at Syd Lingard Seniors welcome to join Tai Chi Exercises with Drive Headland, Buderim. For further detail contact Seniors Club, Caloundra at the CCSA Hall, Nutley 3876 5576. Street, Caloundra. Cost $3 members/$4 non members. Visitors welcome. Enquiries to Maribel Tuesday 21 August 5492 2805 10am-12 noon ‘DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY’ Monday 20 August Written by Aviva Ravel and performed by Una Way, 10am this play touches on many issues and emotions ECUMENICAL CHURCH SERVICE, NAMBOUR experienced by seniors when they must give up a Ecumenical Church Service held in the Nambour measure of their independence. This free event Uniting Church, Coronation Avenue, Nambour. includes morning tea, performance and a presentation Speaker: Rev. Andrew Fox. Morning tea to follow. by the Seniors Legal and Support Service. Held at Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra. Monday 20 August Enquiries to 5443 7827. 10am-11am A PHOTO PRESENTATION “OF ANOTHER Tuesday 21 August TIME” AT NOOSA LIBRARY 9.30am ”Of Another Time” is a photo presentation by Ana NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE CIRCUIT CLASS Paula Estrada and is a project based on a series Free to all NEW customers Circuit class in our Fitness of photographs and stories of people over 70 Studio. For full information ph 5448 0288. Noosa years living in Queensland, Australia; the setting for Aquatic Centre, 6 Girraween Crt Sunshine Beach. each photograph is the unique and personal space where each character lives, a place with a Tuesday 21 August particular significance. The stories are an 10am autobiographical text narrated in a casual mode, AUSTRALIAN SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION they are words extracted from a pleasant chat. The Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Photo presentation will be held in the meeting room Shareholders Association will hold their August at the Noosa Library followed by a chat and a meeting at Goodlife Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Drive, cuppa. Bookings essential Phone: 5442 4411 Buderim. Guest speaker, Greg Barry, will speak on important topic of retirement income streams a very Monday 20 August important topic in this time of global uncertainty, falling 10am-11.30am interest rates and stock market volatility. All member E BOOK LESSON AT MAROOCHYDORE and visitors are most welcome. Enquiries, please LIBRARY phone Don on 5445 1563. Want to know what an Ebook is? Come along to the Maroochydore Library to find out about Ebooks, and Tuesday 21 August how to download them in this free session. Bookings 2pm-4pm essential. Contact Maroochydore Library on 5475 MOBILE PHONES FOR SENIORS 8900 to book your place Understand your mobile phone, add contact names and numbers, send and receive text messages in Tuesday 21 August this two hour session. (Not smartphones). Bookings 8.00am essential. Contact Maroochydore Library on 5475 NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE 8900 to book your place. FITNESS & TAI CHI CLASSES FREE to all NEW customers includes Seniors Fitness classes and Tai Chi. For full information phone 5455 8344. Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, Noosaville (opposite Noosa Library).

Sunday 19 August 2pm JUBILEE CUPCAKE CONCERT Featuring the fantastic talents of the Sunshine Coast Concert Band under maestro Ken Chadwick, this Jubilee Cupcake Concert also stars talented singers Bev Gourlay and Aart Schouten. Proceeds from the Jubilee Cupcake Concert will again benefit Nambour’s Hear & Say Centre. Concert will be held at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Main Street, Buderim. Book now by phoning 5477 0944 and save money Tuesday 21 August 8.00am-9.00am by pre-paying your tickets at the Old Post Office. FREE AQUA CLASSES AT COOLUM-PEREGIAN Monday 20 August Coolum-Peregian Aquatic 8.00am Centre, David Low Way, NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE Coolum is offering free FITNESS & TAI CHI CLASSES FREE to all NEW customers includes Seniors Fitness aqua classes to new classes and Tai Chi. For full information phone 5455 participants only. For 8344. Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, further information phone Noosaville (opposite Noosa Library). 5473 9042.

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Wednesday 22 August 8.00am NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE FITNESS & TAI CHI CLASSES FREE to all NEW customers includes Seniors Fitness classes and Tai Chi. For full information phone 5455 8344. Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, Noosaville (opposite Noosa Library). Wednewsday 22 August 8.00am-9.00am FREE AQUA CLASSES AT COOLUM-PEREGIAN Coolum-Peregian Aquatic Centre, David Low Way, Coolum is offering free aqua classes to new participants only. For further information phone 5473 9042. Wednesday 22 AugustSunday 26 August GYMPIE MUSIC MUSTER Located 40-kilometres south-west of Gympie, it’s an easy drive 2-hours north of Brisbane, just 40-minutes from Noosa. Wednesday 22 August 8am-12 noon MIXED SOCIAL TENNIS Mixed Social Tennis will be held at Mooloolaba Tennis Club, 112 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mooloolaba. Phone: 5444 0033 for further information. Wednesday 22 August SUNSHINE 60 MASTERS MINI OLYMPIC GAMES Venue Maroochydore Multisports Complex, Fisherman’s Road, Maroochydore. For further information please phone Sunshine 60 & Better Group Inc. on 5443 7281.

Wednesday 22 August 9am-1pm COMMUNITY HOME CARE INFORMATION STALL Diversicare (Sunshine Coast) will be holding an information stall to promote their Community Home Care services. Information will be available regarding in home Community Aged Care Packages, (CACP) Home and Community Care, (HACC) and our Multicultural Advisory Service. The stall will be held at the Caloundra Library, Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.

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in home Community Aged Care Packages, (CACP) Home and Community Care, (HACC) and our Multicultural Advisory Service. The stall will be held at Stocklands Shopping Mall, 47 Bowman Rd, Caloundra.

Wednesday 22 August 1pm-3pm COMPUTING FOR BEGINNERS Booking essential. Please contact the Maroochydore Library on 5475 8900 to book your place.

Thursday 23 August 9am-3pm GREY MEDALLION COURSE Did you know that seniors are the group most likely to be drowning victims? The Grey Medallion is a special RLSS nationally recognised award aimed at the 55+ covering “dry” rescue techniques, personal water safety, CPR, First Aid, general water/pool safety. An important course for all 55 +, carers of children, parents, run by patrolling lifesavers. A 2 day course, limited to ten places. Clubhouse, Ithaca Caloundra City Life Saving Club, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra. $35 pp. Enquiries: Patricia 0403 071 651 or Tony on 0402 454 644.

Wednesday 22 August 1pm-4pm LIVING IN THE THIRTIES The ‘Living in the Thirties’ Exhibition is one for all of the family, young and old, and a must see for anyone with an association with the town of Nambour. Come along and see what the town looked like in the 1930’s when Currie Street was buzzing and there was plenty of parking and many other events. Nambour Museum 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour. Thursday 23 August 2012 9.45am-12.30pm ‘DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY’ Wednesday 22 August PERFORMED FOR SENIORS 2pm-5pm OLD TIME DANCING FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART Suncoast Community Legal Service and Pomona Held at Yandina Bowls Club, 30 Steggalls Road, and District Community House present a free play at Yandina. Max Major at the Keyboard, afternoon tea the Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory Street, Pomona. provided, door prizes and raffles. Gold coin donation. ‘Dance Like a Butterfly’ is a one woman play by Enquiries please phone Secretary, Mike Butcher on playwright Aviva Ravel. The play depicts Tillie, a spirited 85 year old woman. The event will feature a 5472 7254 or the Club on 5446 7126. free morning tea, performance and discussion by the Seniors Legal and Support Service. Bookings Wednesday 22 August through Pomona and District Community House on 5.30pm phone 5485 2427 or Sunshine Community Legal WINTER FEAST FOR SENIORS At Locale Eatery, Opal Street, Cooroy. 2 Courses Service on 5443 7827. “Noosa Country Style” for just $12.50 Friendly people, wonderful food. Bookings recommended 5447 6051. Thursday 23 August 10am-11am Wednesday 22 August HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER RABBIT – 6.15pm CELEBRATING 110 YEARS! PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT – SPEECH MAKING Celebrate the 110th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s Does making a speech in public bring on the beloved classic with Happy Birthday butterflies? Rostrum will help you control this unhappy Peter Rabbit, a mischievous musical about the world’s feeling and give you the confidence to control the most loveable bunny. Held at The Events Centre, ‘fight or flight’ syndrome. Event at Craft Cottage, 9 Caloundra. Duration: 55mins with no interval. Prices Main Street, Buderim. Enquiries welcome to Merv - Full $15.00 Group 10+ $13.50. Book now by calling on 5445 2907 or Geoff on 5445 9580. 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au.

Wednesday 22 August 9.30am A WALK THROUGH TIME Meet at Community House and join in a guide walk, duration approximately one hour through Pomona’s Heritage Trail. Local students to present local heritage information and at each site. Finish at Majestic Theatre where morning tea and Wednesday 22 August entertainment will be provided by students with a 9am-3pm quiz and raffles. Free event. Bookings essential, GREY MEDALLION COURSE Did you know that seniors are the group most likely phone 5485 2427. Thursday 23 August to be drowning victims? The Grey Medallion is a 8.00am special RLSS nationally recognised award aimed at Wednesday 22 August NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE the 55+ covering “dry” rescue techniques, personal 9.30am-12 noon FITNESS & TAI CHI CLASSES water safety, CPR, First Aid, general water/pool FREE CONCERT AND LUNCHEON FREE to all NEW customers includes Seniors Fitness safety. An important course for all 55 +, carers of Event at Hope Church, 6 Kawana Island Blvd, classes and Tai Chi. For full information phone 5455 children, parents, run by patrolling lifesavers. A 2 Warana. Programme includes Buderim Male Choir, 8344. Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, day course, limited to ten places. Clubhouse, Ithaca Soloist Jenny Wood, Local Concert Band, Jazz Softly Noosaville (opposite Noosa Library). Caloundra City Life Saving Club, Bulcock Beach, Music Group and more plus Australian Poetry. Guest Caloundra. $35 pp. Enquiries: Patricia 0403 071 speak will be Pastor Tom Conwell. A delicious Thursday 23 August luncheon will be served. Wheelchair access. Booking 8.30am 651/Tony 0402 454 644. essential by 15 August. Phone 5493 4033. Please MIXED MEDLEY BOWLS DAY book early to avoid disappointment. Wednesday 22 August At Yandina Bowls Club a mixed medley bowls day to 9.15am-10.30am comprise of five players (must include 2 ladies and Wednesday 22 August HEARING AWARENESS two men) - 8.30am morning tea with a 9am start. 9.30am – HEARING LOSS DEMO Phone Sheila on 5472 7254 for further information. Better Hearing Australia, Sunshine Coast Branch ‘A WALK THROUGH TIME’ AT POMONA will host a demonstration of our Hearing Loss Meet at the Community House. Come and join us for Thursday 23 August Management sessions. These contain many helpful a guided walk along picturesque sections of the 9am-2pm bits of information for anyone with hearing loss and Pomona Heritage Trail with information presented COMMUNITY HOME CARE INFORMATION STALL everyone is welcome to attend. Girl Guide Hut, Iluka by local students at each site. Finish at the Majestic Diversicare (Sunshine Coast) will be holding an Ave, Buddina (behind Kawana Shoppingworld). Theatre for morning tea and entertainment. Free information stall to promote their Community Home event. Book: 5485 2427. Entry by voluntary gold coin donation. Care services. Information will be available regarding

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Thursday 23 August 10am-2pm BLUE CARE ANNUAL OPEN DAY Blue Care Coolum Beach Community & Respite Care is holding its Annual Open Day at 10 Fourwinds Ave, Coolum Beach in celebration of Blue Care in our community and seniors week. This event is free to the community and is a great opportunity to see what is available to seniors in the area. There will be entertainment, stalls, displays of arts and crafts made at the centre, information on services available for seniors, plus food for all. Everyone is welcome to come and visit the centre and enjoy a complimentary morning tea whilst joining in the excitement of this huge day. Phone 5446 3877 for further information. Thursday 23rd August 10 -12 noon BINGO AT MAROOCHYDORE LIBRARY Join the library staff for a rousing game of bingo to help celebrate senior’s week. Free morning tea supplied. Bookings essential. Contact 5475 8900 to book your place.

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CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2012 Friday 24 August 8.00am NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE FITNESS & TAI CHI CLASSES FREE to all NEW customers includes Seniors Fitness classes and Tai Chi. For full information phone 5455 8344. Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, Noosaville (opposite Noosa Library).

celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost to cancer and empowers the community to fight back against a disease that has taken too much. To register your team visit www.relayforlife.org.au or call 5451 6000 for more information.

Saturday 25 August 8.00am NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE Friday 24 August FITNESS & TAI CHI CLASSES 8.00am-9.00am FREE to all NEW customers includes Seniors Fitness FREE AQUA CLASSES AT COOLUM-PEREGIAN classes and Tai Chi. For full information phone 5455 Coolum-Peregian Aquatic Centre, David Low Way, 8344. Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Park, Coolum is offering free aqua classes to new participants Noosaville (opposite Noosa Library). only. For further information phone 5473 9042. Saturday 25 August Friday 24 August 8.30am 9.30am-3pm BEERWAH CHARITY SPORTS BLACKALL RANGE CARE GROUP OPEN DAY & SPRING CARNIVAL Open Day theme will be “healthy lifestyles in our Annual community fundraiser for Cancer Council later years – a celebration of seniors on the range”. Queensland at Beerwah Sports Ground. A great We will offer some come try activities e.g. tai chi, day out for the family with many varied events yoga, healing touch an enjoy a healthy lunch. Open throughout the day. Enquiries 5494 9557 or 5494 Day at 360 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton. Enquiries: Mary 6654. on 5445 7044. Saturday 25 August Friday 24 August Registration 8.30am 10am 9.00am – 3.30pm FREE BOWLS AND MORNING TEA EXPOSING AND MANAGING Cooroy Bowls, Opal Street, Cooroy. For all levels YOUR DIABETES EXPO including beginners. Great opportunity to meet new If you have type 2 diabetes, this is an information friends and enjoy some fun competition. Bookings expo you can’t afford to miss. Diabetes Queensland Sandy or Bevan on 5447 6051. invites you to hear from experts and get practical and motivational tips to help you manage your Friday 24 August diabetes. Held at the Nambour Civic Centre. Visit: 10.30am-2.30pm www.diabetesqld.org.au or phone 1300 136 588 for NOOSA DAY RESPITE CENTRE OPEN DAY further information. Noosa Day Respite Centre is celebrating Seniors Week/ HACC Awareness Week with an Open Day/ Saturday 25 August Information Sharing. Morning tea will be supplied. 1pm-4pm Craft stall. Service Provider information stalls. To book LIVING IN THE THIRTIES phone 5455 8350. The ‘Living in the Thirties’ Exhibition is one for all of the family, young and old, and a must see for anyone Friday 24 August with an association with the town of Nambour. Come 10.30am-12 noon along and see what the town looked like in the 1930’s ‘FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE’: when Currie Street was buzzing and there was plenty SENIORS VS. THE TECHNOLOGICAL AGE of parking and many other events. Meet a group of seniors from Caloundra who are Nambour Museum 18 Mitchell Street, Nambour. exploring various seniors issues in the development of their latest Seniors Week Cabaret show. This group Saturday 25 August of talented older people use music, comedy, cabaret, 7pm film and dance to present the myriad of stories about SUNSHINE STATESMEN how life used to be and how it is now. ‘For better or BARBERSHOP CONCERT for Worse’ will be presented at the CCSA Hall, Nutley The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus will St, Caloundra. host its Buderim 150 Barbershop Concert at the BWMCA Hall on Buderim with guest artists, Friday 24 August refreshments and a complimentary wine. $20 each 9.30am and $10 for under 15 years. Enquiries phone Paul NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE CIRCUIT CLASS on 5445 6497. Free to all NEW customers Circuit class in our Fitness Studio. For full information ph 5448 0288. Noosa Aquatic Centre, 6 Girraween Crt Sunshine Beach. Saturday 25 August to Sunday 26 August CENTRAL SUNSHINE COAST RELAY FOR LIFE Central Sunshine Coast Relay For Life will be held at Nambour Showgrounds. Relay for Life is an 18 hour team relay-style walk that raises funds for Cancer Council Queensland. Relay For Life

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Sunshine Sunshine Coast Coast Calendar Calendar of of Events Events

CELEBRATING SENIORS WEEK 2012 Sunday 26 August 7am 8am start 13th AMATEUR FUN WALK FOR OVER 50’s FAMILY AND FRIENDS Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League (APSL) presents the Fun Walk, commencing at Oasis Resort, Caloundra. 4 kilometres walk along the esplanade to finish at the Power Boat Club. Event is to promote the benefits of active ageing, social inclusion and community volunteering to inform seniors that good health brings mobility. $8 entry, giveaways and gifts. Park your car at the Caloundra Power Boat Club – take the free bus to Oaks Oasis Resort. Entry forms phone 5492 7134 or 5439 0934. Sunday 26 August 10am-3pm SSC RAILWAY MODELLERS SOCIETY RUNNING DAY The Sunshine Coast Railway Modellers Society Inc (SCRMS) located at 1 Florence Street, Nambour will be holding their normal pubic running day on Sunday 26 August. Train rides $3 each or 4 for $10. Enclosed footwear must be worn on the trains. Seniors do not have to use the excuse of bringing the grandchildren, everyone is welcome. Tea, coffee and cold drinks available, toilet on site. For those

who bring a table, chairs and portable awning can Sunday 26 August set up a picnic on the grounds and watch the trains 2pm pass around the 900 metre circuit. AFTERNOON OF CROQUET AT CALOUNDRA Come along to a friendly afternoon of croquet at the Sunday 26 August Caloundra Mallet Sports Club. Parking available off 12.30pm Arthur Street. Afternoon tea is provided. No charge. 1930’s NOSTALGIA BOWLS DAY All enquiries to Frances at 5492 2594. Held at Nambour Bowls Club, 76 Coronation Avenue, Nambour– no experience necessary. Old bowls, Sunday 26 August old outfits, memories, tall stories and fun will be the 3pm order of the day and play as the Nambour Bowls BUDERIM MALE CHOIR Club relives the precious ‘Thirties’ in conjunction with Bellflower Retirement Resort, 118 Bellflower Road, its 80th Birthday celebrations. Everyone is invited to Sippy Downs. both events. Enquiries may be directed to 5441 1076. Sunday 26 August 1pm BUDERIM MALE CHOIR Hibiscus Retirement Village, 52 University Way, Sippy Downs. Sunday 26 August 2pm BARBERSHOP MATINEE The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus will host its Buderim 150 Barbershop Concert at the BWMCA Hall on Buderim. $10.00 each. Enquiries phone Paul on 5445 6497.

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These events were up to date at time of publication. For later inclusions check out the Department of Communities website at www.communities.qld.gov.au/ seniors/events/seniorsweek

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SENIORS NEWS Kawana Waters Toastmaster Club

Members of the Kawana Waters Toastmasters Club

KAWANA Waters Toastmasters Club set sail into 2012/2013 year with a new leader, Lorraine Keelty DTM at the helm. This vibrant, personal development club welcomes new members to its meet-

ings held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month in the Guide Hut, Iluka Street, Buddina at 9.00am. In a jovial and friendly atmosphere, you too can develop your own speaking and leader-

ship skills. Come along and check us out at our meeting and morning tea. For more details, ring Lorraine on 5493 7470 or Vera on 5493 6765 or just come along. Be assured of a warm welcome.

A Stroke Survivor’s Miracle

IN early July 2011, Jacklyn Savage was a fit and healthy woman for her age, involved in life and on no medication. Little did she and husband Trevor know that this was all about to change dramatically. Trevor had recently attended his First Aid Certificate renewal update and it was to become the focus of what he did next. In the early morning, while they were still in bed, Jacklyn had suffered a massive stroke; she was unconscious and not breathing. Trevor reacted immediately by performing CPR as he called an ambulance. In his mind was the thought: 3 minutes to live or 3 minutes to die. Without his fast action using First Aid knowledge Jacklyn would have died long before the ambulance arrived. This later became his motivation to write a short book entitled “A Stroke Survivor’s Miracle; 3 minutes to live, 3 minutes to live”. The result is an intimate

and personal account of the journey undertaken by Jacklyn and Trevor as she made her remarkable way back to good health. Jacklyn had been taken immediately to the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital where a special team of doctors performed an embolectomy and angioplasty, removing a large blood clot from her basilar artery by inserting a stent in the collapsed artery to remove it. It was radical and new surgery and Jacklyn also suffered two cardiac arrests, one before surgery and one afterwards. She was later transferred to Brighton Rehabilitation Centre, finally returning home six weeks later. With the assistance of husband Trevor, a naturopath and kinesiologist, Jacklyn has made an amazing recovery. Trevor was able to use his considerable knowledge to provide naturopathic supplements, homeopathic remedies and kinesiology treatment along the way and Jacklyn continues to take daily nutritional supplements.

“A Stroke Survivor’s Miracle” is not a medical text; it is the story, told with personal insight, of Jacklyn’s road to recovery. Trevor does not ‘recommend’ any of the additional nutrients as such – this is an account of their experiences with stroke and how they dealt with it in such an effective and wholistic way. One aspect that he does emphasise is the importance of knowing First Aid. Trevor believes that “prevention is definitely better than the cure but also nutrition can be a part of the cure! After all, you are what you eat, drink, think, breathe in, assimilate and don’t eliminate.” This is an inspiring little book and one that you will want to share with friends and family. After all, anyone of any age can suffer a stroke and having some insight into such a life threatening condition can benefit us all. To obtain a copy of “A Stroke Survivor’s Miracle” by Trevor Savage go to his website at www.stroke survivormiracle.com or call 07 3882 4446

Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association THE Sunshine Coast Sub-branch meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Kawana Surf Club. Membership is open to all military personnel, police and civilians, who served in our theatre during the Second World War, The Malayan Emergency, the Indonesian Confrontation and East Timor. Their spouses, widows/widowers, and immediate family members are welcome to join. A social lunch is enjoyed on the second Tuesday of each month at different venues. A variety of activities are arranged throughout the year. For information, please phone Ivor Rich – 5478 8712 or Brian (Jake) WaldronLamotte - 5493 4028.

EDITORIAL DEADLINE Editorial copy is always welcome. Deadline for the September edition of Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper is August 15th, 2012

A STROKE SURVIVOR’S MIRACLE

3 MINUTES TO LIVE-3 MINUTES TO DIE “A stroke survivor’s miracle is an example of the power for good that occurs when CAM (complementary and alternative medicine is properly used alongside modern allopathic medicine.”

Dean ICPKP (International College of Professional Kinesiology Practice)

“I believe that Jacklyn’s story will touch the lives of people who have had family member or who have suffered from a life robbing event, giving them new hope and sound advice for health”

BDSc. DipClinNutr. DipAc. FACNEM.ND The experiences in this book will amuse you, make you laugh, make you cry, and you will see a stroke from behind the eyes of those closest to it the victim and her husband. Very few people have the opportunity to get this close to the real situation. Everyone has a family member, a relative, a friend or a neighbor who has suffered this debilitating event usually with disastrous outcomes. The outcome in this case was positive and happy, and that no one can guarantee but we can all contribute to better prevention and this may help with a return to health if we do the right thing at the right time.

ORDER NOW FROM: Trevor K. Savage ND P.O.Box 5868, BRENDALE. Qld. 4500 Australia Ph: 07 3882 4446 Email: trevor.savage@bigpond.com Website: www.strokesurvivormiracle.com

Buy a copy today for your family member, friend or staff. This is not a medical text book but a true story, although much will be learned from it. Life is short and we can assist to get the most out of life if we just do that little extra, like learning FIRST AID, following a good diet, take good natural supplements and exercise. You are a spiritual being having a physical experience and having positive thoughts can perform miracles.

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Coolum Sharks continue their success

DESPITE being one of the smallest Croquet clubs on the Coast, Coolum this year for the first time entered teams in all four Pennant competitions. In the latest rounds of the events, they managed a clean sweep of wins. First, the club’s joint Golf Croquet team with The Range, Maleny, represented by Alan George, Norm Belzer and Birte Spencer from Coolum and Vince Carbery and Roz Pagliarino from Maleny beat the Headland Honey Bees 8-2. That puts them just one point behind leaders Noosa at the half way point of the Golf Croquet season. For the Association (Divisions 1 and 2) Pennant, our team of Colin Harris and Patricia Smith beat Noosa away from home, despite Patricia playing above

her normal Division 3 status. The team is currently lying second in the competition. In their first season of competitive play, Birte Spencer and Peter Sorensen not only beat Buderim-Headland 3-0 but the win clinched the Pennant and the accompanying Bray Shield. Finally, to round off a great week, the Ricochet team of Norm Belzer, Alan George and Patricia Smith beat second placed Bribie Island 3-0 to take a clear lead in the competition. The Coolum Croquet Club is located behind the Seacove Resort and anyone interested is welcome to contact us at coolum_croquet@yahoo.com.au or on 5448 2985. We play five days a week including both Saturday and Sunday so anyone can get involved. August 2012 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 31

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SENIORS NEWS Dance Like a Butterfly Performed for Seniors

IN celebration of Senior’s Week, Suncoast Community Legal Service and Pomona and District Community House are presenting a free play at the Majestic Theatre Pomona 9.45am – 12.30pm on Thursday 23rd August. The event will feature a free morning tea, performance and discussion by the Seniors Legal and Support Service. All residents throughout the region are welcome to attend. “Dance Like a Butterfly” is a one woman play by playwright Aviva Ravel. The play depicts Tillie, a spirited 85 year old woman. We meet Tillie as she is about to be discharged from hospital. It is a moment fraught with uncertainty as Tillie reluctantly realizes she will not be able to live the remaining years of her life entirely on her own terms. Through her journey this strong-minded woman

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brings us face to face with the realization that ultimately our future happiness is determined by our own attitude to change. Accomplished actress Una Way will perform the play. The play is funded by the Sunshine Coast Regional

Council and the Department of Communities and will be on Thursday 23 August 9.45 am at the Majestic Theatre Pomona. Bookings are free and can be made through Pomona & District Community House on 5485 2427.

Treatment options for worn down teeth TOOTH wear is the irreversible loss of tooth structure and is caused by teeth grinding, having an acidic diet, reflux as well as lifestyle factors. Over time back teeth become flatter and front teeth become shorter. Tooth wear may cause sensitivity and affect the appearance and function of your teeth. As a population we are living longer and keeping our teeth for longer. This means we can enjoy the foods we want. It does however mean that there is an increasing amount of tooth wear. Previously when teeth became very worn down they would be extracted. Dentures would often be provided as a replacement. Nowadays this approach is considered unsatisfactory to most patients and there is much more emphasis on saving our teeth. Sometimes people assume this can only be achieved with expensive crowns, and in some instances this is the case. We are able however to treat an increasing amount of “worn dentitions” with much more conservative means. Composite build ups can often be an alternative to crowns and can be provided at a fraction of the price. By addressing the problem at an earlier stage crowns can often be avoided completely. People sometimes wrongly assume that their teeth wearing down cannot be fixed and extractions are just a matter of time away. At Sunshine Coast Smile Centre we can provide you with a range of treatment options for worn down teeth. To arrange a consultation with one of our dentists or to find out more please phone Sunshine Coast Smile Centre on 54432800 or visit us at www.scsmilecentre.com.au

Fashion and Trivia mean fun for all

FASHIONS with French flair, food and music are on the menu at Noosa U3A and everyone is invited. Following the sell-out success of last year’s parade, which featured English High Tea and Japanese décor, this year’s parade, on Saturday 28 July, promises to be even better. Starting at 1.30pm in the auditorium at U3A

House, 64 Poinciana Ave, the fashions come from La Mode de Fabienne whose Pomona boutique attracts clients from throughout the Sunshine Coast, who have discovered that the latest styles do not have to come at an haute couture price. Tickets at just $15 include champagne, lucky door prize, raffles and a delicious menu of favourites

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such as French onion soup, croissants, profiteroles and baguettes. There will also be music to transport you to Montmartre and a raffle but beware, tickets are strictly limited to first in best dressed! While U3A House is closed for the semester break, bookings for members and the public are now available from Sylvia

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on 0414 790 304. Back by popular demand, more fun is in store on Saturday 4 August with another great U3ATrivia Night at Cooroy RSL from 6pm for meals and question time starting 7pm promptly. Despite the floods and damage in Cooroy on the night of the last event, a huge crowd turned out, making it one of the best nights enjoyed for ages and a great fundraising success for this ever-growing organisation which provides such a wealth of

classes, activities, social events and fun for those who aren’t prepared to retire from life just yet. Tickets at $20 include a meal and all the Trivia fun or just $10 to play. Again there will be cash prizes for the three top teams, another outstanding raffle, lucky numbers and plenty of laughs. Tables are strictly 4-6 but if you come alone you will make new best-friends on the night. Bookings are available from Eileen 0423 939 723 or after 23 July from U3A House.

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SENIORS NEWS Caloundra Central Turns 30 PROBUS is an association of retired and semiretired people who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Our club has vacancies and interested men and women can contact President Stuart West on 5319 7233 or Secretary Clark Foreman on 5491 5802 for further information.

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Hats off to a happy retirement! THEY say if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. If that’s the case, Gordon Sloper, President of the RSL Care Fernhill Retirement Community’s Social

“To embrace a lifetime, we give you time” Drysdale Funerals was established in 1989 by Don and June Drysdale to provide a special level of care for the residents of the entire Sunshine Coast. We place the very highest priority on meeting the specific and personal wishes of those involved in arranging funeral services either immediately or in the future. They are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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Planning ahead gives peace of mind It is a good idea to plan ahead by completing your personal profile record. It ensures your family or close friends have the answers they will need should anything happen to you. As a community service, Drysdale Funerals have prepared a small booklet in which you can record these details. It is yours free, without obligation, upon request. Just complete the coupon and send it to us or phone 5449 9383. A member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association.

Send this coupon today to Drysdale Funerals. 27 Butler Street, Tewantin - PH: 5449 9383 Also 86 Maud Street, Maroochydore - PH: 5479 1055 EC Thomas Chapel 33 National Park Rd, Nambour - PH: 5441 1366 Please send me, free of charge, without obligation Personal Profile Record/s

Group is your man. With a schedule of activities that tire you just reading them, it’s no surprise that after seven years of coordinating weekly and monthly events, Gordon laughs at the word ‘retirement’. “My wife and I moved to Fernhill seven years ago. I threw my hat in the ring to be President of the Social Group and have been busy wearing it ever since.” Gordon said. “Between indoor and outdoor bowls, billiards, pool, snooker, the computer club, the card club, line dancing, yoga and Thai chai – our little village is a hub of non-stop activity.” “The most popular activity is the monthly morning teas which attract up

to fifty residents at anyone one time. Whether it’s the talented entertainers we invite or the delicious home-baked goods we devour, these gatherings keep getting bigger and bigger!” “Also popular, our monthly computer club which can have up to fifty residents gather in the community hall with their laptops to learn anything and everything about computers, the internet – even Facebook.” Gordon said he and his wife moved into Fernhill because it offers three levels of care, in-home services and is conveniently located. They didn’t think of it at the time but have come to realise how important ‘community’ and being connected to

friends and neighbours is. “It’s wonderful to think how many friendships have been formed over a game of Five Hundred or game of pool throughout the last seven years,” Gordon said. “The time will no doubt come for me to hand in my hat, for now though, I couldn’t be busier – and that, to me, makes for a very happy retirement.” RSL Care is a not-for-profit charitable care provider that reinvests funds generated from its activities into supporting the Service and Ex-Service community, its dependants and other deserving members of the broader Australian community. For more information about living at Fernhill please call 1300 558 648.

St. Mary’s Aged Care Home Service specialises in providing friendly care in your own home to help you remain independent as long as possible. We can help with all areas of daily life & for eligible recipients, this care is Government funded with little or no cost to you.

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SENIORS NEWS Rob serves third year as Worshipful Master

ON Saturday 2nd June 2012, Wor. Bro. Robert (Bob) Haslam was proclaimed Worshipful Master of Caloundra Lodge No. 387, his third consecutive term. “It is a privilege to be Master of Caloundra for a third year”, said Wor.Bro. Haslam, “We have had many good men join our lodge recently and with further candidates waiting, it is a very exciting time, not only for Caloundra lodge but for Freemasonry in general.” During the banquet a cheque for $3000 was presented on behalf of the lodge to Alison Stockwell, representing the Sunshine Coast Health Foundation, by Wor. Bro. Bob Gray PGSD and Mrs Loris Gray, the widow of Wor. Bro. Ralph Gray PDGJD. The foundation was founded in 1998 to assist in purchasing medical equipment for the hospital of the Sunshine Coast. The Grand Master was represented by VWor.Bro. Alan Godsmark AGSW attended by a team of grand officers.

A touch of the past in Pomona YOU’LL take a step back in time when you visit Pomona’s newest coffee shop, A Touch of The Past. Sit and sip your tea or coffee from fine English China, delight in delicious home-made cakes, fresh sandwiches, milkshakes and light lunches, all laid out on beautiful cloth tablecloths. Owner, Gay Warner, said there was a small niche in town to fill, and by keeping it simple the shop is off to a flying start. A Touch of The Past Coffee Shop is also a gift and antique shop and dining surrounded by these olde world things adds to the yesteryear experience (apart from the comfort of air conditioning). So gather the girls together and call in to the new kid on the block. You’re in for a real treat. Prices also are a blast from the past with sandwiches from only $4 and cakes from $2.50. Gay also caters for private evening functions, so if you’re looking for somewhere to host your next meeting, birthday party or get-together, have a chat to Gay about your requirements. A Touch of the Past is in Reserve Street, Pomona. Situated right opposite the park where the Saturday markets are held twice a month, with it’s big red awning and pretty tablecloths you won’t miss it. The coffee shop is open 7 days from 7am to 5pm. Phone 54851883 or mobile 0400 229 840.

Maleny to host Wills for Life event

MALENY is one of a select number of locations across Australia chosen to host a local Community Wills Event as part of the Red Cross Wills for Life campaign. The Maleny Community Wills Event will be held from 10am to 2pm on Thursday 9th August at Uniting Church Hall, 1290 Landsborough-Maleny Road, Maleny. Places are filling up fast. For appointments and more information phone Nola on (07) 3367 4772 or email nmacaulay@redcross.org.au

EDITORIAL DEADLINE Editorial copy is always welcome. Deadline for the September edition of Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper is August 15th, 2012

Who do you call… Seniors Card 131 304 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Retirement Village Association of Australia 1800 240 080 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 August 2012 - Sunshine Coast Seniors - Page 35

Law, Finance & YOU Diverting Funds from the ATO to your Beneficiaries AT present, your super fund is required to keep a track of non-concessional contributions and concessional contributions. Non-concessionals are referred to as the ‘tax free’ component and concessionals are referred to as the ‘taxable’ component. If your super fund is in accumulation phase, all of its earnings go towards increasing the ‘taxable’ component (this is quite separate from the tax paid on earnings). If the fund is in pension phase, then earnings are allocated to each component based on their proportional balances at the start of the pension. One of the disadvantages

of Australia’s superannuation vehicle is that the taxable component of your member balance is taxed at 15%, plus the medicare levy, when paid to a non-dependant beneficiary on your death. The ‘Recontribution Strategy’ though can decrease the taxable component and increase the tax free component of your member balance. The strategy usually needs you to be over 60 years of age and will differ as to whether you are retired or still working. Consider William who is between 60-64 years of age, retired, and taking an Account Based Pension that has a 100% taxable

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component. His member balance is $400,000. If he was to pass away today and his superannuation money went to a non-dependant, a minimum of $60,000 would need to be paid in tax. If, however, he was able to implement a withdrawal and recontribution strategy, he could change that

taxable component to a tax free component and divert $60,000 from the ATO to a non-dependant beneficiary. In the good news department, is the fact that the government has deferred the introduction of the proposed legislation to ban Off Market Transfers by self managed super

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fund members which was to have taken effect from 1st July this year. The Super Factory Pty Ltd has been specializing in self managed super fund administration since 2003. Give Paul a call now on 5476 9955 and see where we can help you to maximize your SMSF benefits.

APSL urges supermarket giants to offer discounts for pensioners THE APSL has requested that the Australian supermarket giants of Coles and Woolworths consider kicking back some of its profits to pensioners by offering a 10% discount. Over recent years our research has conclusively revealed that pensioners are becoming more vulnerable within society as a result of the ever increasing charges that are associated with the cost of living and unfortunately government payments and assistance in terms of pension rebates and other concessions are nowhere in keeping pace with these ever rising costs. As a result of these increasing costs, particularly relating to basic necessities and essential utilities, our research shows that the health of many pensioners is now suffering due to the lack of a proper wholesome diet. This problem is being compounded due to the fact, (as you would understand) that pensioners, due to

Aust Shareholders Assn THE Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Shareholders Association is holding its August meeting at the Goodlife Centre 100 Buderim Pines Drive Buderim on Tuesday 21 st August 2012. Guest speaker is Greg Barry from the Dept of Human Services. Greg will speak on the important topic of retirement income streams, a very important topic in this time of global uncertainty, falling interest rates and stock market volatility. Meeting time - 10.00am Tuesday 21st August. All members and visitors are most welcome. Inquiries please phone Don on 5445 1563

health problems and in many cases, just to stay alive are required to purchase multi medical prescriptions each month. Due to this additional and consistent cost, many (thousands) of pensioners are forced to skip meals, reduce their calorie intake and exist on a very low substance diet, further damaging their already existing health problems. You would appreciate that historically, pensioners have made a significant contribution to the economic, social and cultural develop-

ment of our country which without their contribution we would not be able to enjoy today. As a voluntary community organisation we strongly believe that society and particularly the major food retailers of Coles & Woolworths should recognise this contribution and provide some form of assistance. For this purpose we have proposed to the supermarket retailers to consider offering pensioners a ten per cent (10%) discount on all food products that they purchase.

Handler Olwyn Kerr and dog ‘Champ’ from Guide Dogs for the Blind at a recent luncheon meeting.

THE Smith Family’s Noosaville VIEW Club August luncheon will be on Thursday 23rd August at 11 am for 11.30 start at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL. VIEW Clubs are a valued part of the Smith Family which is a national, independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and learning support. Our club is a good place to meet and make friends and new members are always welcome. If you would like to join us please ring the lunch coordinator Stella Chatburn at 5470 2784 by the Tuesday before the meeting date.

Tax Help @ Tax Time At Alex Somlyay’s Electorate Office Tax Help will again be available in Alex Somlyay’s Maroochydore Electorate office on Fridays commencing on Friday 13th July. Tax Help is a free program run by the Australian Taxation Office for the past twenty four years to assist taxpayers with simple tax returns. Mr Somlyay said that many residents found this service invaluable and he thanked the Tax Help volunteers who made this service possible. Anyone who would like assistance with their tax return should contact Mr Somlyay’s Electorate Office on 5479 2800 to make an appointment. Taxpayers should bring their Group Certificate and other information pertaining to their 2011/2012 tax return. Authorised by Alex Somlyay MP, 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore, Qld 4558 This material has been produced by Alex Somlyay using his printing and communications entitlement

Law, Finance & YOU Protect your retirement savings from investment scammers SCAMwatch and the Australian Crime Commission Board are urging Australians to protect themselves from the growing threat of investment scams. Investment scammers are commonly based offshore and target Australia because of high levels of superannuation and retirement savings. You may receive a call, email or letter out of the blue from someone offering an investment opportunity overseas. The scammer applies persuasive techniques to identify your financial status and encourages you to transfer money into sham investments. The scammer may encourage you to check that the investment offer is le-

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Tax time - let’s get our money back! THE end of the financial year has passed and it’s time to put together our paperwork for the Accountant to see if we can get some money back from Canberra. Some might think that it’s a waste of time as we are retired and don’t earn enough income to pay tax, or maybe we might just think there is nothing we can deduct from our income. Well, are any shares tucked away in your bottom draw? We invest in shares principally because they produce income and most of the time when this income is paid as dividends, the tax has already been paid. These types of dividends are called franked dividends and the tax part is referred to as a franking credit. Therefore when we declare the income on our tax return we also have a credit to claim on the tax side of up to 30%. For retirees there are two ways where this is handy at tax time: 1. Even if you don’t need to complete a tax return there is a Franking Credit form you can complete to claim back that amount of the tax credit and get a tax return. 2. If you have an allocated pension supplying your income stream, you can also claim back the credits, as these pensions aren’t taxable. Recently I was sitting with a client couple doing a regular review of their portfolio and circumstances. They have an average sized pension fund and I pointed out to them that over the past eight years they have had $20,000 claimed back in tax credits. This is almost equivalent to a year’s drawing from their investments for them. As a matter of course we assist our retired clients to complete this simple form to get the money back from Canberra. The real lesson in this is that we are all told that we need some shares in our retirement investments for growth, but here is another example of why it is a must to have a diversified investment portfolio.

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Cardiac Patients Get Back On their Feet Fast RESEARCH shows that people who join a cardiac rehabilitation program after a cardiac event or intervention will get their health and fitness back more quickly. That’s where The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation & Risk Reduction Day Program can really help. Whether you have had a heart attack, heart surgery or other cardiac event, The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital has a team of leading specialists who will work with you to develop a personalised exercise and education program to improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce the chances of another heart event. The format is flexible and designed to fit in with ev-

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Further assessments are carried out six months and twelve months into the program. Ten Exercise Sessions These sessions, held in an encouraging, supervised environment, provide an opportunity to learn your ‘safe activity’ limits and how to monitor yourself when exercising. The staff will also design an ongoing program for you to do at home or at a gym. Ten Information Session These sessions cover a

wide range of helpful topics and provide you with the chance to ask questions and compare notes with others in a similar situation. Personal Case Manager Each patient is assigned their own Case Manager to guide them through the program and ensure they get what they need. The Case Manager works closely with both you and the health professionals involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation & Risk Reduction Day Program to

ensure consistent, coordinated care. The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation & Risk Reduction Day Program is fully covered by most top Hospital Insurance coverage (not extras/ancillaries). The Hospital bills the Health Fund directly. How To Get Started To find out more about the Cardiac Rehabilitation & Risk Reduction Day Program at The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital at Buderim, call 5430 3303.

Go the distance for cancer support on the Coast THE annual Bloomhill Cancer Help Support Walk is on again in an effort to raise much-needed funds for cancer support on the Sunshine Coast. For the third consecutive year, Bloomhill is calling for all Sunshine Coast residents to get involved in the 5km journey and to dress in Bloomhill blue. This year, the walk will be held on Sunday, 5 August and starts at the Kawana Surf Lifesaving Club, winding its way to LaBalsa Park on Harbour Parade and back to the Surf Club, where a free sausage sizzle will await to revive participants. Bloomhill President, Jenny Carroll said the walk was a fun and healthy way to spend your Sunday morning whilst supporting a worthy cause at the same time. “This year we want to encourage a little friendly competition by getting teams involved, whether it be a sporting team, family group or even a bunch of work colleagues,” Jenny said. There will be prizes for the best-dressed individual and team and all the money received from registrations, donations or sponsorship of walk participants will help Bloomhill to continue providing valuable services to those living with cancer and their families throughout the Sunshine Coast region. “Bloomhill is truly unique and we are so lucky to

have a service like this on the Sunshine Coast,” Jenny said. “Every family has been touched by cancer in some way, and the Walk is a great way for people to help others with cancer on the Coast who need our support, “ Jenny said. Bloomhill Cancer Help is a Sunshine Coast based charity and provides support and assistance to those affected by cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers, Bloomhill offers counselling, transport to appointments, respite care and a range of complementary therapies and other practical help. Registrations and donations begin from 8.30am with the walk starting promptly at 9am. A donation of $10 per person or $25 for a family of four is requested to participate in the walk. Registration forms are available at any Bloomhill Op Shop, the Bloomhill Centre in Buderim, National Australia Bank (NAB) Kawana Branch or at the event. “No matter what fitness level you are, come walking, running or jogging, anyone and everyone can join in,” Jenny said. For more information or to participate in the walk, please call 07 5445 5794 or visit the Bloomhill Cancer Help at 58 Ballinger Road.

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Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Melanoma Patients Australia THE Melanoma Patients of Australia, (MPA) meets at the Cancer Council rooms in Bayden Powell Street, Maroochydore on the third Friday of each Month, from 10am to 12 noon. The next meeting is on the 17th August at 10am. If you or a friend have melanoma, this meeting is a good place to get support and information. To find out more about us you can phone Christine at 5499 6367 or Daphne at 5478 8744 or just turn up.

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Sunshine Coast seniors encouraged to make hearing a priority this Hearing Awareness Week can hear but they can’t understand. They may complain that everyone mumbles or have difficulty following conversations in noisy places.” If you are concerned about your hearing, Mr Gartshore says the first step is to have a hearing check. “A hearing check takes less than 15 minutes and is an easy way to learn more about your hearing and what can be done to help,” he said. During Hearing Awareness Week, Sunshine Coast

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Chinese Medicine after finding it helped to relieve back pain she suffered from a work-related incident. The treatments she received and the physical, emotional and mental healing it provided set her on her path to becoming a Chinese Medical Practitioner. Erica has extensive experience working in aged care facilities in the United States and finds Chinese Medicine useful in treating problems such as muscle and joint pain, arthritis, hypertension, oedema, breathing issues, urinary difficulties, digestive issues, dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue, anxiety and sleeping issues. She offers comprehensive, gentle and compas-

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GRAFTON GRAFTON Enjoy a great holiday in country NSW just 4 hours south of Brisbane 5 Days and 4 Nights for just $299 per person twin share Pay just $399 per person for singles Holiday includes, 4 nights at Hilldrop Grafton (rated 3 stars) 4 x delicious evening meals, 4 x country style hot b’fasts, PLUS 2 x full day scenic bus tours exploring the local towns villages and scenic locations. HOLIDAYS COMMENCE MOST MONDAYS RING FOR DETAILS ON Email info@hilldrop.com.au

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NEW ZEALAND has been described as ‘a world in miniature’ - yet there is nothing small about it. From North to South the experiences, sights and sounds are wide and varied. Undeniably and breathtakingly beautiful, the country is a fusion of history, tradition and culture complemented with a modern infrastructure. New Zealand offers a great array of exciting activities to experience and, being largely untouched, provides its visitors with postcard perfect scenery all year round. Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Luxury Coach Holiday specialist, know that coach touring throughout New Zealand is skewed towards the senior traveller. It is an age group where many travel without partners for various reasons and maybe feel a little inhibited surrounded by couples. By joining a tour specifically aimed towards single travellers they get the opportunity to travel with likeminded individuals and make a network of new friends As market leaders it is no surprise that Grand Pacific Tours dedicated ‘Single Traveller’ departures continue to be an outstanding success. A returned traveller comments, “I needed to get away, but did not want to travel alone. The companionship of the tour was perfect for my needs.” Buoyed by this success Grand Pacific Tours have released their dedicated Single Travellers Luxury

AIRPORT TRANSFERS Limousine Service at Bus Prices in 7 - and 8 - seater vehicles • Your timetable, not ours • No “milk run” • No off-loading • No bus steps to climb • 24 hour transfers • Comfort and Safety • Assisted Transfers available for those with limited mobility

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Coach Holidays for 201213 with guaranteed departures on their 16 Day Highlights Tour of New Zealand. The tour is fully escorted by a long standing Grand Pacific Tours’ Guide. Their professional approach will help ‘break the ice’ and ensure the group bond to be one big happy family. The 16 Day Tour begins in the Canterbury region, where you will discover the delights of the South Island such as Dunedin, Milford Sound and Queenstown. Discover one of the great train journeys of the world and travel through the Waimakariri basin onboard the TranzAlpine. Spend a number of days touring the North Island, visiting cultural Rotorua, the stunning Bay of Islands and finishing the tour in Auckland – the ‘City of Sails’. On the first night of the tour a special introductory dinner including a complimentary welcome drink, will give all travellers the opportunity to cir-

culate and get to know their fellow travelling companions before they set off on their journey. Additional free evenings are included in the itinerary so travellers can enjoy dining experiences with their new found

friends. Also benefit from Grand Pacific Tours reserved seating policy at all hotels for breakfast and dinner putting the traveller’s mind at rest that they will never need to dine alone. For a comprehensive bro-

chure kit contact a New Zealand specialist agent listed below: Suncity Travel Caloundra 5491 8311; Noosa Travel 5449 7000; Kawana Waters Travel 5444 6500; Ucango Travel & Cruise Centre 1300 822 646.

Sunshine Coast TTours ours Door to Door Service if Required

Ekka Show Day, Thursday 9th August. Cost: $35p/p includes m/t only. Mountains to the Sea, Tuesday 21st August. Firstly we head up to Mary Cairncross for morning tea, while there you can take a walk through the rainforest or just relax and take in the views. Next we head back to Pelican Waters for lunch before boarding the ferry for our 90min cruise on the tranquil waters of the Pumicestone Passage. Cost: $60p/p includes morning tea, lunch and cruise. Brisbane Boat Show, Thursday 23rd August. Cost: $35p/p (bus only) Spirit of Cobb & Co and Bankfoot House, Tuesday 28th August. This tour is a real step back in time, seeing some of our early history. After morning tea at Glasshouse Lookout we tour Bankfoot House the “first” homestead in Glasshouse Mountains. We have lunch at the Spirit of Cobb & Co where we have a tour and close look at a Cobb & Co coach. Cost: $50p/p includes morning tea, tours and lunch. Redclaw Crayfish at Cherax Park, Thursday 6th September. Enjoy a guided tour explaining everything from “pond to plate” Have a delicious lunch of Redclaw after our tour relaxing on the verandah overlooking the valley. Cost: $65p/p includes morning tea, lunch and tour. Upcoming Tours: Ikea: Tuesday 9th October. Cost: $35p/p Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair, Wednesday 17th October. Cost: $45p/p includes entry ticket

We can create or organise a tour to suit your “special interest group”, or are happy to take you on a tour that your group has organised

Call Chris or Sandy for bookings or further information on: 5472 7496 or Mobile: 0417 438 804

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• Accommodation at Beautiful 4 ½ star Daydream Island Resort & also Reef Gateway Hotel • All meals & helpful fun tour host Now staying at • Whitehaven Beach & Whitsunday Islands Cruise Daydream Island • Eco River & Wildlife Safari Tours depart: & Reef Gateway • Proserpine Tour inc Museum 7th Sep & • Whitsunday Sailing Club 26th Oct • Airlie Beach Orientation Tour

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7 Days $799* *p/p twin share + rail fare

Accommodation right on the Mall Tours depart All meals 14th Sep Day Tour to Magnetic Island & 19th Oct Hervey Ranges Heritage Tea Rooms Tropical Museum of North Qld Botanical Gardens & Army Museum Tour Castle Hill Tour Helpful fun tour host

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• Habitat Cruise on the Trinity Inlet • Delicious meals • Helpful fun tour host

Gold Coast Christmas 5 Days $1,099 p/p twin/share • Beautiful 4 ½ star accommodation in the heart of Broadbeach • All meals incl. delicious Christmas lunch at Jupiter’s Casino • Large comfortable coach & friendly coach captain • Sunset broadwater and canal cruise • Byron Bay and Murwillumbah day tour From 23rd to 27th Dec • Tweed River, habitat and Rainforest tour • Sanctuary Cove & Scenic Rim tour • Tamborine Mountain to Historical Saint Bernards for lunch • Friendly and informative tour host

CALL 1300 722 661 www.greatvalueholidays.com.au info@greatvalueholidays.com.au

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Tropical Coast Tours – travel with the professionals TROPICAL Coast Tours has been operating as a business for twenty five years on the Sunshine Coast, and for the past four and a half years husband and wife owner /operators Andrew and Cheryl have been dedicated to servicing the whole of the Sunshine Coast. Like other small, owneroperated businesses in the service industry, Tropical Coast Tours are able to offer personal, friendly, caring service – great customer service is their life blood and they are proud of the fact that word-of-mouth recommendations have provided lasting customer loyalty. Andrew and Cheryl live and breathe what they do. They’re in it every day and they’re always talking with customers and hearing about their needs. So they can tailor their transport services to meet people’s needs. Not as mobile as you once were? No problem. If you need to take a walking

Upcoming tour: Outback Spectacular

frame or similar mobility aid it can easily be accommodated, as a trailer is always taken with the vehicle. Their fleet caters for both large and small travelling groups and has a total of five vehicles consisting of a 10 seat Commuter, two 21 seat Coasters, a 24 seat Rosa plus a 38 seat coach. Tropical Coast Tours provides a personalised and professional transport option for families and groups requiring door to door service for airport and cruise ship transfers, specially organised day trips and theatre and show bookings and transfers. They also have competitive charter rates for groups and clubs – in

fact, their motto is ‘you say where, we’ll take you there; anywhere, anytime.’ Recent and forthcoming trips include visits to several shows at QPAC, a tour of the Prado Masterpieces Exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery and an overnighter to the Outback Spectacular on the Gold Coast (which includes a matinee performance and a boat cruise.) Tropical Coast Tours go above and beyond for their customers and the result is return customers who feel valued. See their advertisement for upcoming trips in the travel section of this paper. You can also hear about them on Radio 104.9 FM. For information give Cheryl a call on 5441 2576.

HOLIDAY & Leisure Once in a Lifetime – North America All Over! and explore Bourbon Street. Travel on through Baton Rouge and Houston to San Antonio and visit The Alamo. Journey through Texas and across the Pecos to Fort Stockton – turn north to Carlsbad and visit the spectacular caverns and then on to Albuquerque. Visit Old Town – then on through Sante Fe to Durango. Travel through Four Corners and on to Kayenta with a trip into Monument Valley and an awesome barbecue at Rain God Mesa. Next stop is Flagstaff our base for the Grand Canyon where you can explore the trails on your own or take a helicopter ride over the Canyon. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of this wonder of the world. Cross the new highway across the Hoover Dam and arrive Las Vegas – the City that never sleeps – a quick ride down the famous “Strip” and on to our Hotel for 2 nights. Time in Las Vegas is at your leisure or you may like to visit the factory outlets for one last “shop till you drop” !! The last day our coach tour takes us through the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles International airport where we board our Air New Zealand flight for Home. Be part of this epic tour that will leave you with great friends, wonderful memories and “stories that will last a lifetime” The Tour departs on 05 September 2012 & 04 September 2013 -. For more information or a colour brochure please contact World Discovery Tours on 1 800 645 055 **60 days too long for you ??!! Take any part of the tour for instance :- Air fares included . 1. 22 days Los Angeles – West Coast – Victoria – Vancouver Canadian Rockies $6995 per person twin share – Departs Sep 5, 2012 & Sep 4, 2013 2. 27 days Seattle – Victoria – Vancouver- Canadian Rockies –Mt Rushmore – Niagara Falls – Ottawa – Montreal – Boston – New York. $7995 per person twin share – Departs Sep 15, 2012 & Sep 14, 2013 3. 21 days Calgary to New York or Orlando $5995 per person twin share – Departs Sep 22, 2012 – Sep 21, 2013 4. 23 days Canada & USA East Coast – Toronto to Orlando $7495 per person twin share – Departs Sep 28 2012 & Sep 27, 2013 5. 26 days Orlando – Nashville – Memphis – New Orleans –Durango – Las Vegas $7995 per person twin share – Departs Oct 12, 2012 & Oct 11, 2013 6. 34 days West Coast – San Francisco – National Parks – Canadian Rockies $7995 per person twin share. – Departs Sep 11, 2012 & Sep 10, 2013

GRAND America & Canada – The ultimate escorted tour of a lifetime! A “once in a lifetime” tour with the mature traveller in mind. 60 days on the North American continent, each day something new & different experience the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies – Niagara Falls – The Glaciers – The Mounties – The Canyons – The National Parks – Adobe Villages – The Great Cities – The Highways and the Byways ! The tour departs from Australia on Wednesday 05 September 2012 Join us as we depart Australia on our Air New Zealand flight for Los Angeles and the start of our epic tour of USA & Canada. Spend 4 nights in the Disneyland area before setting off through Los Angeles and Universal Studios for Camarillo. Visit Hearst Castle on the way to Monterey . Travel 17 mile Drive to Oakhurst on the edge of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy two nights in San Francisco before travelling up the coast to Eureka and through the Giant Redwoods to Portland. The picturesque Olympia Peninsula will take us through Olympia , with a view of the Capitol , and on to Port Angeles. A ferry ride will take us into Canada and the spectacular city of Victoria. Visit Butchart Gardens and travel north on Vancouver Island through Chemainus “the little town that did” to Dukes Point and a ferry ride across the Straits of Georgia to Vancouver. Journey through the Fraser Canyon and Hell’s Gate to Kamloops and on through the Rockies to Jasper. Travel the spectacular Icefields Parkway to Banff and then through Calgary to Polson on the shores of Flathead Lake. This morning we travel through Butte and Boseman to Billings and then onto Deadwood – home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Visit Mt Rushmore and Bear Country USA – where the bears roam free and stop at The Little Big Horn Battlefield – site of Custer’s Last Stand. Travel across through the Black Hills of South Dakota and the plains through Mitchell , Madison, Toledo to Niagara Falls. Leave Niagara Falls and travel on to Ottawa and Montreal before turning south into New England and Boston, New York, Washington, Williamsburg, Savannah to Orlando. Half way and enjoy a 4 night break in Orlando – visit Kennedy Space Centre and explore on your own or take an optional air boat ride through the reeds at Christmas. Leaving Orlando the tour heads north to Montgomery and Nashville – the Home of Country Music and then on to Memphis and Graceland – Home of Elvis Presley - and visit Sun Studios Next stop is New Orleans and the fascinating world of Creole and Cajun – visit Oak Alley Plantation

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HOLIDAY & Leisure New York Glitz to Alaskan Bliss TAKE a two-night hotel stay in central New York in springtime, then add Las Vegas, Panama, Canada, the scenic wonders of Alaska and hotel accommodation in some of North America’s most memorable cities. Ucango Travel & Cruise is offering the result, a generous, 34-night Fly, Cruise & Stay holiday. Prices start at $6999 per person twin-share, which equates to less than $206 a night Departing April 15 2013 you’ll fly to Las Vegas to spend four nights to enjoying the fun, whirl and shows before a flight to New York where you’ll spend two nights at the Holiday Inn Manhattan on 6th Avenue. Now set sail from New York on a 17-night cruise to Miami and then on to Los Angeles (Via the Panama Canal) aboard Norwegian Jewel, a giant, floating luxury resort with swimming pools, hot tubs, a health spa, casino, National Park - this vast and spectacu- 12 different restaurants, lar section of the MacDonnell Ranges, 24-hour room service and located west of Alice Springs, is an 11 bars and lounges. outstanding example of an ancient landscape sculptured over time, Kings Canyon - one of Australia’s most striking natural secrets, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - one of 19 World Heritage Listed properties in Australia, the park, features spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of central Australia Uluru, an immense monolith, and Kata Tjuta, the rock domes located west of Uluru, form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world, and so much more! Enjoy luxury air-conditioned coach travel, experienced coach captain and hostess plus a host of inclusions as you discover the remarkable Red Centre. Call today for a free brochure 1800 072 322 (see advertisement on this page).

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“I LOVE a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of rugged mountain ranges, of droughts and flooding plains…” Dorothea MacKellar summed up brilliantly the remarkable beauty that is Central Australia. No matter how many photographs you have seen nothing will prepare you for the colours, energy and ancient spirit that flows through Australia’s “Red Centre”. We will spend 18 days exploring the Central Australian Desert and surrounding outback regions unlocking countless natural and cultural wonders creating memories that will last a lifetime. Other tour highlights include: Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame its many galleries proudly display the history behind some of Australia’s greatest and bravest explorers, Desert Park - A must see for every visitor to Alice Springs, West MacDonnell

Disembarking the cruise in Los Angeles, you’ve a two night stay at Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills Hotel. Next, a flight from LA to Vancouver. You’ve two nights in this striking Canadian city be-

fore boarding the Norwegian Pearl for a stunning seven-night Alaskan Inside Passage cruise ending in Seattle before a flight home. The offer is valid at that rate until 30 September

2012 or until it books out. For bookings or more information visit Ucango Travel & Cruise at Maroochydore ot Pelican Waters, phone 5451 8600 or email info@ucango.com.au.

Door to Door Service Ekka Show or Shopping Day in Brisbane Friday 10th August. Cost: $40.00p/p Bus Only. Prada - Spanish Art Collection. Friday 17th August. Queensland Modern Art Museum SouthBank. Cost: $65.00p/p Includes bus, entry & morning tea. Lunch at own expense. OutBack Spectacular “Spirit of the Horse” Matinee Sunday 26th August. Cost $125.00p/p. Includes bus Entry, morning tea and 3 Course lunch with drinks.

Pohlmans Plant Nursery - Monday 27th August. Very popular relaxing trip to Gatton , then stroll through the beautiful Nursery. Make any purchases if you wish. Enjoy a great lunch at Gatton RSL.Cost: $50.00p/p. Includes bus, morning tea & lunch. (Room for all your Plants) Expressions of Interest Please. Over Night 5th & 6 th September, Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cruise - Out Back Spectacular & Mt Tamborine Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Saturday 22ndSeptember Day Tour (BIG DAY) Door to Door $ 60.00p/p Bus only. Meet Daisys Place (Rustic Cabins) $50.00p/p Bus only.

For all Bookings Call Cheryl on 5441 2576 info@tropicalcoasttours.com.au

Always so much is included in our great prices on all our fabulous tours. Try our competitive charter prices for your group or club! LIGHTNING RIDGE/MOREE TOUR 20-27 August 2012 (8 Days) Cost: A: $1,900.00 & P: $1,860.00 p/p T/S SPECTACULAR WARRUMBUNGLES & TAMWORTH ESCAPE 3-14 Sept 2012 (12 Days) Cost: A: $2,430.00 & P: $2,390.00 p/p T/S NAMBUCCA HEADS TOUR *Thrifty Special 17-21 September 2012 (5 Days) Cost: A: $495.00 p/p T/S COOMA IN SPRINGTIME 8-17 October 2012 (10 Days) Cost: A: $2,000.00 & P: $1,968.00 p/p T/S MILES & MILES TO MILES TOUR 22-26 October 2012 (5 Days) Cost: A: $1,060.00 & P: $1,020.00 p/p T/S

LAKES ENTRANCE & EAST GIPPSLAND TOUR 5-16 November 2012 (12 Days) Cost: A: $2,590.00 & P: $2,550.00 p/p T/S COFFS HARBOUR TOUR *Thrifty Special 26-30 November 2012 (5 Days) Cost: $495.00 p/p T/S A WONDERFUL TERRIGAL CHRISTMAS TOUR 21-28 December 2012 (8 Days) Cost: A: $1,950.00 & P: $1,910.00 p/p T/S CHRISTMAS AROUND TOOWOOMBA 24-27 December 2012 (4 Days) Cost: A: $1,095.00 & P: $1,055.00 p/p T/S

*Itineraries are available for all tours As always so much is included in our great prices on all our fabulous tours. TRY OUR COMPETITIVE CHARTER PRICES FOR YOUR GROUP OR CLUB!

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From Left is Audrey, Dawn, Margaret, Alison, Mel, Vino & Jenny admiring the latest pottery glazes.

Eudlo Village Hall Market

Fashion Parade in Buderim

THE hinterland Village of Eudlo is holding the ‘Village Hall’ Market on Sunday 9 September from 7am-12 noon. Held only four times a year and all funds raised go to the maintenance of our Community Hall. The market has 40 plus stalls inside and out and features a wide range of produce, craft, vintage and up-cycled items, treasure, and locally made goods. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes are provided by members of the Eudlo tennis club. You can get your sausage at the sizzle from the General Store and Sweethearts Cafe is open for breakfast, morning tea and lunch. Reservations are always appreciated. The Rosebed Street Gallery will be showcasing local artists and various locals will have garage sales to peruse. Bring the grand kids and the dog and enjoy a stroll in the beautiful Olsen Mill Park while you are here. For more information about holding a stall, please call Annie 07 5445 0599 or 0402 334 199 or email:eudlomarket@gmail.com and www.facebook.com/eudlovillagemarket.com”

THE Sunshine Coast Private Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Fashion Parade by Casual Ladies Boutique at Oasis Retirement Resort, 22 Power Rd., Buderim on Tuesday September 18., commencing at 9.30 am. Cost will be $ 15 per person which includes morning tea. For bookings call Robyn on 5476 7212 or Ria on 5450 1010 please.

Calling all would be Artists EVER thought ‘Yes l would like to learn about Drawing /Painting’. Come and join our small mixed group of enthusiastic people. Don’t be shy, no matter how much or how little you know, you will find enjoyment participating under the excellent tuition of an experienced Artist. 3 hour session every Wednesday 9-30-12-30 at the Maroochydore Community Centre, (next to Meals on Wheels). For more info call Beryl on 5479 1517.

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Quiltathon to aid foster kids

A GROUP of local mums and quilting clubs are holding a Quiltathon in July and August. Would any quilters consider taking part in this community project to help the foster kids on the sunshine coast. The vision is to provide as many quilts and hand crafted items to foster kids in need of some extra love from the community. They would recommend quilts to be the size of a lap quilt to a single bed, however cot quilts are welcome. If you are unable to helping the making of a quilt, material donations are greatly appreciated. They would also welcome other craft items like crocheted blankets, washer or hand towels, knitted vests or jumpers, teddies etc. For further information “Gifts 4 kids in care” Chris Potter 0411 772 122. Donations can be delivered to the following Sunshine Coast Libraries - Cooroy, Maroochydore, Caloundra, Kawana and Nambour.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Comedy & Consomme @ Eumundi NOW hitting its seventeenth year, the winter laugh-buster, Comedy & Consomme is back with

just four dinner-shows and two matinees. Night performances are at 6.30 for 7 on Friday, Saturday 17th, 18th & 24th, 25th August. This year’’s laugh-along Left: Keith Souter, Debbie Pitura & Harper comprises soups then the comedy “The Cupboard Ramsey in a scene Was Bare”, a choice of from The Cupboard

main-course casseroles, then “The Daffodils”, followed by dessert and coffee and to conclude, “In Harold Parsley’s Wake”. The season is fully licensed. Dinner show prices are $39 ($36 for groups of eight or more). Matinees

(non-dining) are Sunday 19th at 2pmand Sunday 26th at 5pm, all matinee tickets $18 and on Sundays the coffee shopsnack bar will be open. It’’s great value and a top entertainment. 5472 8200 or eumundilivetheatre. com

EDITORIAL DEADLINE Editorial copy is always welcome. Deadline for the September edition of Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper is August 15th, 2012.

was Bare.

Free Rockin’ Retro Rock concert in Montville

COUNCIL’S Sundayze concert series winter program continues in August. Enjoy an afternoon of free music and entertainment from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s out in the open air. The next performance features Captain Wow, Goran Sedlar as Elvis and the Happy Day Rockers. Gleaming Classic cars will be on display and there will be children’s face painting. It’s all happening on Sunday 12 August at Russell Family Park, Maleny– Montville Road, Montville from 2–4 pm. So pack a picnic, gather your family and friends and BYO chair and picnic blanket (no glass). In case of wet weather, this event will be held indoors. Please check council’s website for updates. After an explosive introduction into the music scene, Goran Sedlar has not only set a standard as a performer but also shown that there is more to a live act than just music. One of his signature

characters is Elvis Presley and his performances are exciting and truly entertaining. Captain Wow play 60’s flower powered pop, 70’s disco and 80’s retro and they are recognized as one of the most versatile acts in the country, having played in just about every major club from Cairns to Tasmania. They recently opened for the Village People and have supported some Aussie greats including Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham and Hunters and Collectors. Sunshine Coast’s own Happy Day Rockers has one of Australia’s most prominent rock n roll studios and is run by dance instructors Danny & Lyndell Berends. Together they have over 30 years experience teaching and performing rock n roll dancing. They have recently returned from performing in Las Vegas and will be using their stellar dance skills to liven up this Rockin’ Retro event.

Orchestra in gala concert

THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Adrian King will present a special Gala concert at Lifepointe Maroochy Baptist Centre auditorium on Saturday August 18 at 2 pm. The concert will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Orchestra’s founding in 1972 by the late Olive Frame, and will feature the very well known and distinguished concert pianist Max Olding playing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The 55 piece Orchestra will also present works by Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Handel, Vila Lobos, Copland, and others.

The venue is located at 186 Wises Rd Buderim. The large auditorium has comfortable seats and there is plenty of safe, off street parking. Afternoon tea will be available. Tickets can be pre-purchased in person from the Post Office at Noosa Village Shopping Centre, Mooloolaba Music, and the Bendigo Bank at Caloundra. Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 pre-purchased/pre-booked, and for those under 16, $15. For bookings please call 5445 5123 or 5437 2023. For more information visit www.scso.org.au

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Men Seeking Women Pinbarren Gent Seeking slim, attractive lady, late 50’s/60’s, in Cooroy/ Noosa area. I’m tall, fit NS, SD, DTE, GSOH and I like romance, the outdoors, travel, movies, music and live theatre. ARA Ref: 964 Noosa Gent Early eighties, some health problems but able to exercise and drive, seeks similar age lady for companionship with possible intimate closeness if compatible. Ref: 965 Pensioner 1.80m 82 years quiet and down to earth

would like to meet presentable lady any nat. up to 80 years. I’m from European origin and I would like to travel around and see what I have missed and share it with someone. Ref: 966 How to Reply Place your reply in a sealed STAMPED envelope (please don’t write on this envelope). Enclose this envelope inside another envelope and write the reference number advertisement you wish to respond to and post it to

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Saturday afternoon Jazz sessions

LE JAZZ Club is held each Saturday afternoon at the Woombye Pub in Woombye between 1 and 4 pm. Saturday August 4th will see the great Trumpeter Mal Woods with his Jazz Quartet return to this great venue and team up with with piano player John Reeves to present a feast of great jazz. A shared desire to get people up and enjoying themselves is the inspiration for this band. Music for fun! The repertoire spans from swinging classic jazz tunes to New Orleans music. Mal Woods is a great front man and knows how to get his audience in the mood while he plays some classy trumpet lines. UK born pianist, John Reeves has been living in Queensland since 2003 playing all over the country in various groups and now joins trumpeter and vocalist Mal Wood, a true embodiment of the spirit of Jazz and live music. Wake up and smell the music! With Mal and John will be in demand bassist Andrew Shaw and veteran drummer Geoff Proud who has worked with the Jimmy Dorsey, Guy Lombardo and Nelson Riddle Orchestras. Upcoming acts are August 11th – Canta La Tumba Brazillian band, August 18th & 25th - Sue Bond Jazz Quartet. For more information call the Woombye Pub on 5442 1155

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Noosa Arts prepares for Fantastick musical

Ian Mackellar

NOOSA Arts will stage the longest running musical in the world, The Fantasticks, in September and October. The Fantasticks originally opened off Broadway in 1960 and was performed 8 times a week for the next 42 years. In 2002, after a staggering 7852 performances, The Fantasticks closed, having gained a place in theatre as the world’s longest running musical of all time. With the closing of the show in 2002, the citizens of New York declared The Fantasticks a national

treasure. They wanted it back and they petitioned for its return. In 2006, The Fantasticks re-opened off Broadway and continues to this day with 8 performances per week. The Fantasticks tells the story of a young boy and girl who fall madly in love at the hands of their meddling fathers, but soon grow restless and stray from one another. Will their separation provide a deeper appreciation for the love they once shared or create a permanent gulf between them? The Fantasticks is the quintessential celebration

of love, in all its gorgeous simplicity and heartbreaking complexities. The beauty of The Fantasticks is in the sheer simplicity under which it is presented... minimal set, mood lighting and an ensemble cast of 8 people. Interestingly enough, larger, grander productions have been presented over the years in large performance spaces, with larger orchestras, and simply have not worked. This musical is perfectly suited to the intimate space of the Noosa Arts Theatre. The music is both delightful eg “Try to remember” and very witty. It’s a combination of robust rhythms and rain-soft delicacy, flavoured with a touch of vaudeville. “In this age of bigger effects and smaller story, it’s such a revelation to remember that great theatre is truly made of a great story. This was one of the purist moments of theatre I’ve seen in years.” (Response to Broadway pro-

duction) Ian Mackellar, the Director of the Noosa Arts production, has a real passion for this show and a wonderful vision for how it should be directed to bring the charm and special genius of this show

to Noosa audiences. Cast includes Sam Coward, Mal Favager, Rachel Halverson, Callum Hamacek, Ian Mackellar, Stephen Moore, Carly Partridge and John Woodlock. Performances September

20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 Oct 4, 5, 6 at 7.30pm; Sept 23 and 30 at 2pm. Adult $30, Concession $26, Member/ Group $24, Child $20 Cut-price Preview Thurs September 20 at 7.30pm – all tickets $20. Bookings 5449 9343 or

online at www.noosa artstheatre.org.au or Mon to Sat at theatre 9-12 noon Noosa Arts Theatre Weyba Rd Noosaville. Noosa Arts is grateful to Bendigo Bank Tewantin for its sponsorship of the theatre.

Suncoast Square Dance Club 27th Anniversary JERRY Jestin, noted American caller will be featured over the weekend 3-5 August at the Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre, 260 Dixon Road, Buderim (near the motorway end). The programme kicks off with a Welcome Dance on Friday at 7.30pm, then on Saturday there will be Advanced

Squares, Plus, Rounds and Mainstream followed by a bonfire and entertainment with Gene Medford. Sunday is Plus, A, Mainstream and Rounds finishing with a farewell social(BYO) at 5pm. Weekend tickets or single session tickets are available, please call Nev McLachlan 5445 1238 for more information.

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Masonic Study Forum THE next meeting of the Masonic Study Forum will be held on the 13th August, commencing at 10 am in the Masonic Centre, Main Road, Maroochydore. The major topic for discussion will be ‘The Three Great Pillars of Freemasonry’. Retired or unattached Brethren are especially invited. Morning tea will be available prior to the meeting. For further details contact Bob Medlicott 5445 8312 or Peter De Vries 5476 1120.

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19th (1907) – The Rabbit-proof fence is completed. 22nd (1872) – The 3200 km Australian Overland Telegraph Line is completed. 27th (1908) – Sir Don Bradman, Australian cricketer is born. 28th (1933) – Brisbane newspaper, The Courier-Mail, first appears. 29th (1882) – Australian cricketers win The Ashes for the first time. 31st (1945) – The Liberal Party of Australia is founded by Robert Menzies.

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Dawn couldn’t connect her stereo! So it sat there, like the ipad and the mobile phone which the kids gave her for Christmas. She went to a business for help, but couldn’t understand the jargon that they used, so rather than tell them she didn’t understand, she just went home. Then she found Tyrone Curwen, a young man trying hard to secure work,who helped her set up, connect and use all her devices. The good news is Tyrone didn’t charge an arm and a leg, as one solution was as simple as plugging Dawn’s stereo in a different way. He didn’t charge an hourly rate, but a dollar amount based on the job. Because some of Dawn’s problems were simple and easy to fix, Tyrone charged a minimal amount. The way it should be. Take Dawn’s advice and call Tyrone, because he’s easy to understand, professional and offers a very affordable service for older people in their homes.

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RECLINING lift chair, like new, remote controlled. $500. Soft brown upholstery. Ph 5470 2010. Tewantin. 48pc cutlery set Italian Rostfrie, in floral case, silver and gold $50. Ph 5493 4881. Warana. RINNAI econoheat 850 propane gas heater GC $120. Ph 5456 4970. Sippy Downs. SETTOP boxes 1 Topfield std. def. $12 and 1 Thomson high def. $18. Both complete and as new. Ph 5665 8695. SHELVING system white 1.4 mtr wide. Howard storage E.C. $85. H 0466 230 765. Buderim. SHOWER chair white with adjustable legs. Less than ½ price. $35. Ph 0408 297 371. Warana. SUITCASES 2 x 71cm on wheels used once. Cost $119, sell for $60 ea. Ph 5456 2609, mob 0408 721 725. Sippy Downs.

SWING iron frame, 2 seater old but good with cushions. GC. $40. Ph 07 5445 2517. Sippy Downs. TABLE glass top 5’ by 2’6" with 6 padded chairs. Light green. $250. Ph 5456 2792. Sippy Downs. TURNTABLE, speakers attached, Toshiba solid state stereo, portable, 1965. Folds into small case. PC $150. Ph 5443 7025. Alexandra Headland. TV UNIT 3ft by 2ft. as new solid pine. $300. Ph 5449 8138. Tewantin. WATER cooler as is $250 ono. Ph 07 5441 1143, 0457 583 102, ring early morning or after 7pm. Nambour. WHEELCHAIR shopper, folding, near new, foot and hand brakes. $300. Ph 5484 5324. Brooloo. WHEELIE walker, adjustable, hand brakes and basket. GC. $60. Ph 5477 7670. Mooloolaba.

FREE For Sale Classifieds Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in the following month. You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, and the selling price are clearly stated. Items for sale must not exceed $500. Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office by 17th of each month. (No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.) Wanted items are no longer accepted. Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only. No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising. POST your adverts to: ‘SC Free 4 Sale,’ SC Seniors Newspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565. FAX adverts to: 5474 4975 EMAIL: free4sale@seniorsnewspaper.com.au (All emailed adverts must be in lower case, except for the first word, which should be in capitals.)

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Jubilee Cupcake Concert THE Order of St John (Sunshine Coast) is pleased to announce another in its ‘Cupcake’ series of concerts, to be

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this year’s program honours the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and features a number of stirring favourites including Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and the Fanfare for the Common Man. There’s a grand Festival Procession for the Knights of St John and a rare chance to hear the marvellousPeter and the Wolf narrated to music. In addition, patrons will be delighted to hear such gems as Old Man River, highlights from The Sound of Music, the Man from Snowy River, Greig’s Peer Gynt Suite and even The Comedians Gallop. All in all a wonderful program and a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Bookings for the concert can be made at Buderim’s Old Post Office, phone 5477 0944. Pre-paid tickets are only $15.00, or $20.00 if purchased at the door on the day of the Concert. As always there will be aFree Afternoon Tea during the concert, featuring a cupcake or two for all hungry patrons! Proceeds from the Jubilee Cupcake Concert will again benefit Nambour’s Hear & Say Centre. Hurry! Only 200 tickets are available for this fabulous afternoon of entertainment. Book now by ringing 5477 0944 and save money by pre-paying your tickets at the Old Post Office.

Not just singing at Palmwoods Club

THE Social Singing Club of Palmwoods is not just a group of people getting together and singing each week. The Club is very much about enjoying fun and great fellowship together. Each Wednesday morning from 9am they meet at the Girl Guides Hut in Palmwoods and enjoy activities which do include singing songs and enjoying music from the 50’s and 60’s eras, plus some from later years. But the morning is also a more informal get-together for this great group of friends and has been so for the past four years. This Singing Club is not in any way a structured format, like a ‘choir’, just a meeting where the members to can sing songs which they enjoy. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come and join in. There is no requirement to be a good singer. The main aim is for you to have an enjoyable morning, which includes a cuppa (tea or coffee plus goodies to eat). The Social Singing Club is also available to support community and charity functions with their singing. The Club regularly visits a number of care and day respite centres around the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland to entertain the residents there. These visits are undertaken usually once a month and are a most enjoyable aspect of the Club’s activities. For more information about this great community group, contact the Club Director, Warner, on phone 5457 3317.

Silent movies

. ST PETER’S Anglican Church in Maroochydore is proud to present ‘The Cruise of the Jasper B, a 1926 Cecil B De Mille silent romantic comedy starring Rod La Rocque and Mildred Harris with Snitz Edwards as the villain. The musical maestro, Ron West will accompany this 4 star movie on the organ. Come and cheer the hero and boo the villain to make this fun evening more enjoyable. Tickets are only $10.00 and can be purchased either by phoning the Church office Monday and Friday till noon on 5443 2133 or Doris on 54451632 any day. A sumptuous supper is included in the price. St Peters is next to Suncorp Bank in Beach Rd Maroochydore

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Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit – Celebrating 110 Years! Peter Rabbit, a mischievous musical about the world’s most loveable bunny. Published in 1902 by Frederick Warne, The Tale of Peter Rabbit has transported countless children to Mr McGregor’s veggie patch for over a century; it’s set to reach a new generation with this classic stage production that kids will love. Adapted by Australian writer and award-winning producer Garry Ginivan (Possum Magic, Wombat Stew, My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch) and with an original score by Mark Jones, (Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit) seamlessly interweaves the tales of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny and Mr Tod, and is designed to delight children and adults alike. With Beatrix Potter as the Narrator/Storyteller and Peter Rabbit, Cousin Benjamin Bunny, Old Mr Bunny, Tommy Brock, Mr Tod and (a threemetre high!) Mr McGregor – Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit will be the highlight of children’s theatre in 2012. On Thursday, 23rd August at 10am, duration: 55mins with no interval. Prices - Full $15.00 Group 10+ $13.50. CELEBRATE the 110th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s Book now by calling 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au beloved classic with Happy Birthday

Get creative at the Butter Factory Arts Centre phone the Butter Factory ativity,” he said. “Council will provide the Arts Centre on 5454 9050 materials for people to for further details. spend time creating their own artworks. Workshop artists such as Rene and Pam will demonstrate how to create fine art from recycled materials, and there will even be face painting for the kids. “Visitors to Get Creative will also have a chance to view the Sunshine Coast You can now advertise your home in the Art Prize Tertiary 3 (SCAP Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper’s Property Section T3) exhibition of emerging tertiary students’ art in A one-off discounted outlay of $110.00 inc. GST gives you a (4cm x 6.5cm) sized the gallery space.” advertisement - over 4 editions. Approximately 50 words. To book into a workshop Post advertisements to: and find details of all the Discounted Property Section, Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper, sessions visit council’s advertising library website PO Box 1062, Tewantin. Qld. 4565 www.library.sunshine rate for by the 15th of each month. coast.qld.gov.au or readers *Conditions apply: This discounted offer is only available to our ‘Senior readers’.

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on offer is diverse and there is something for everyone. “For example people can discover the art of making and decorating beautiful plant fibre paper in a one day workshop with local artist Pam Walsh. “It is also a pleasure to welcome back Rene Bahloo for her popular six week Weavery 101 workshop. Rene will teach weaving techniques that twist, coil and sculpt natural fibres into fabulous woven objects. “ “The Get Creative event will be held on the third Saturday of each month and is designed to bring the community together for inspiration and cre-

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SUNSHINE Coast Council invites residents and visitors to discover their creative talents at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre with exciting new workshops on offer in July and August. Division 12 Councillor Tony Wellington said our talented local artists are engaged to present the workshops for the community to enjoy. “The local creative industry is extremely vibrant. All artists, be they professional or amateur, enrich our community. Everyone has latent talent just waiting to be unearthed,” Councillor Wellington said. “The range of workshops

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