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Eight Oh birthday her four grandchildren arranged for her to throw care to the winds and undertake a tandem skydive. When asked whether she was terrified at the thought of leaving a perfectly good aircraft in mid-air May said, “Not at all. I was quite excited but very relaxed – I almost fell asleep on our way up to 10,000 feet!”

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SENIORS NEWS Connected support flood and cyclone victims throughout Queensland C O N N E C T E D established after the Brisbane and South East Queensland floods is in desperate need of assistance to continue its worthwhile activities in providing disaster relief to flood as well as Yasi cyclone victims throughout Queensland.

Craig Michaels, a disability pensioner, started Connected when he decided to put together a few boxes of toiletries

and cleaning products for flood affected Brisbane locals after the January floods. Since then he has gone from packing boxes in his garage to filling the RNA’s Agricultural Hall with thousands and thousands of products – from clothing to toilet paper, to crockery and personal care items.

However this facility was itself flooded on 22 February destroying almost half of the dona-

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tions stored at the site.

Luckily a vacant warehouse was made available at Banyo and the operation moved there. However whilst initially he had the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, with this move and the need for most volunteers to resume their own life and jobs, the organisation is now desperate for assistance from people with time on their hands.

Volunteer co-ordinator Craig Michaels said that ‘he welcomed more volunteers to work at the Banyo facility to accept deliveries of donated goods and to help sort out these items for distribution to needy people affected by these major disasters.’ In addition, quality and usable donations were still required. Mr Michaels said that ‘unfortunately some donations were unsuitable for distribution and needed to be disposed of. This added to the operational costs of the not for profit organisation as it needed to be dumped.’

‘Donors were asked to consider this before consigning donated items to the cause’ he said.

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donations off the ground and also so items can be placed in locations for easy access. A licensed electrician is also required to test donated white goods and electrical items so that they can be distributed to needy people throughout Queensland.

Timber and building materials are also required for construction of shelving and storage facilities.

Mr Michaels said that he would also welcome the assistance of a volunteer with logistical and organisational skills who could assist him coordinate the volunteers and help administer the warehouse.

All quality household items, cleaning products, personal care items, clothes, linen, toys and food are welcome and can be utilised.

In addition, transport is needed to deliver donations to the warehouse and then for transport to areas of need throughout Queensland.

Offers to act as collection and transport hubs from outlying areas as well as the Brisbane area would be most welcome.

Because Connected is not receiving any funding or sponsorship, they are relying on the kindness of individuals and businesses to pay for transport costs.

For people who may have time available outside their regular work and personal commitments, an appeal is made for volunteers from those who may be retired or semi retired and be available to help even for a few hours a week.

As the service is providing a benefit to flood and cyclones over the whole of Queensland, any assistance that can be offered from residents

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Pictured are Craig Michaels from Connected and his team of volunteers Picture supplied by Connected

outside of the local Banyo area would be greatly appreciated.

Corporate volunteers with professional skills as well as companies that have something to offer in some way would be welcome. A number of major companies have already pledged assistance but more are still required.

For many south east Queensland residents, the floods seem so long ago, however many people are still living in

caravans, or with family or friends, unable to return to their homes, which are still not rebuilt.

Delays with insurance payments and Government red tape means some people are struggling to pay mortgages on homes that they cannot live in.

These are the stories that volunteers at Connected are hearing on a daily basis.

The facility is open Tuesday to Saturday

9:30am to 4pm for volunteers. Goods can be collected by needy people by attending the site, supplying suitable identification for authenticity and signing a collection document.

The warehouse is located at 38 Ivedon Street, Banyo and is close to the Nudgee railway station.

To contact Craig Michaels at Connected phone 0404 031 362 or see the website www. connected.org.au

Justice of the Peace Course THE Noosa Branch of the Queensland Justices Association is conducting a course for persons interested in becoming a Justice of the Peace (Qualified).

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Auction items of a Jersey and Match Ball helped raise more funds for the Hear and Say Centre, Nambour.

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Census Collector jobs available in Queensland ARE you looking to earn some extra money while working in your local community?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is launching a recruitment drive for over 5500 Collectors in Queensland, to reach every suburb and town during the 2011 Census.

These Collectors will form the Queensland contingent of a 29,000-strong army of Collectors across Australia who’ll work on the Census this year. The part-time positions involve distributing and collecting Census forms to 740,000 households right across the state, from Brisbane to Boulia and everywhere in between.

Queensland’s Census Director, Sally Pritchard, says the ABS is looking for community-minded, wellorganised people to apply for the Collector roles.

“People who enjoy getting out and about within their local community often make excellent Collectors,” Ms Pritchard said.

“This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to earn a bit of extra money to top-up their usual income, or is just looking for something special and interesting to be involved in that is relevant to every person in Australia.”

ABS Census information is broadly used by governments, businesses and individuals across Australia for planning and analysis.

Census Collectors will be employed from 1 July to 8 September, and will earn between $1,300 and $2,800.

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Red Cross volunteers will always be there in a crisis AS we prepare to celebrate both World Red Cross Day and International Volunteers Week in May, Robert Tickner, Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red Cross would like to thank the many Red Cross volunteers for the amazing work that they do.

A recent global survey has found that Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers contributed 6 billion dollars worth of

services worldwide in 2010, or around 90 cents for every person on earth.

The work of Red Cross volunteers in Australia is valued at more than $82 million a year.

Their community-based volunteer network and workforce reaches around 30 million people each year during disasters alone and even more through community development initiatives that reach vulnerable

people each day. During the recent floods, cyclones and fires in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia Red Cross volunteers assisted more than 27,000 people in evacuation and relief centres.

As volunteers and volunteering are celebrated worldwide, Red Cross urges all governments to formally recognise the economic value of volunteers by

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SENIORS NEWS Artistic marriage celebrated at the Queensland Art Gallery

THE story of one of Australian art’s most significant marriages will be told for the first time in a new exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery.

The personal artistic union of Ethel Carrick & E Phillips Fox, two of Australia’s most

significant late impressionist painters, will be celebrated in a major exhibition from April 16 to August 7.

Queensland Art Gallery Director Tony Ellwood said ‘Art, Love and Life: Ethel Carrick and E Phillips Fox’ would

includes more than 100 paintings, and give a fresh view of both artists’ careers, telling their stories jointly for the first time in a major institution.

‘Ethel Carrick and E Phillips Fox were painters of modern life at the turn of last century and this

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exhibition provides an insight into their active artistic careers and extensive travels together around Europe, North Africa and Australia,’ he said.

‘Audiences will encounter works dating from 1880s to the 1940s, including Carrick and Fox’s much-loved beach and North African scenes, flower and vegetable markets, colourful parks and intimate views of families, women and children,’ Mr Ellwood said.

Queensland Art Gallery Curator Angela Goddard said the works would be drawn from the National

Gallery of Australia and state and private collections, as well as the Queensland Art Gallery’s own holdings.

‘This exhibition examines Carrick and Fox’s works through the prism of their marriage, and is a continuation of the Gallery’s commitment to new scholarship on Australian art,’ she said.

Melbourne-born Emanuel Phillips Fox (1865-1915) married the English-born painter Ethel Carrick (1872-1952) in 1905.

Together they spent a decade living in Paris and travelling through England, France, Italy, Spain, North Africa and

Marochydore Aglow MAROOCHYDORE Aglow will have a special guest speaker in May. Mr. Dale Dowler who runs The Shack in Nambour, will speak on the work that is being done for the homeless and those with disabilities. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 11th May at 9.30am. Morning tea will be served and there is an entry cost of $6.50.

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Australia, painting modern life as they saw it along the way.

‘Many of Ethel Carrick Fox’s works, in particular, have been hidden away in private collections until now, and audiences will also see a new side to E Phillips Fox’s art,’ Ms

Goddard said. As well as creating their own beautiful works, the couple were influential in promoting art in Australia. Fox helped establish the Melbourne School of Art in 1893, and continued to teach and promote Australian artists throughout his career.

When Phillips Fox passed away in 1915 at the age of fifty, his wife continued to carry on his legacy, tirelessly promoting his work, while continuing with her own painting career, teaching and travelling extensively.

The exhibition’s opening weekend will feature tours, talks and discussions with visiting speakers and Gallery curators. For more information visit www.qag.qld.gov.au.

Admission tickets (adult: $12; concession: $10; members: $9) can be purchased in advance through www.qtix.com.au or telephone 136 246 (booking fee applies).

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5. Who is the current longest serving world monarch?

6. At which place in Canberra do many elite athletes train?

7. What kind of food is the Queensland blue?

8. Found on sunscreen, what does the abbreviation SPF stand for?

9. Which artist’s life was portrayed in the film Sirens?

10.Who led the revolt at the Eureka Stockade?

11.What was the name of the hurricane that devastated New Orleans in 2005?

12.Who was the Aussie sentenced to jail in Bali for drug smuggling in 2005?

13.What animal is on the state flag of Western Australia?

14.What animal is referred to as Homo Sapiens?

15.What are the seats in a church usually called?

16.What would normally be found in a bandolier?

17.What does a sphygmomanometer measure?

18.In a tug of war team, what is the person on the end of the rope called?

19.Where would an adit be found?

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SENIORS NEWS Solutions Adult Learning Centre

UNEMPLOYED but not unemployable – not by a long way– declared Diane Adams, a recent graduate of Nambour Solutions Adult Learning Centre’s, Getting Work Ready, program.

“On completing the course I found I had renewed my energy and motivation to search for a job,” she said. “I have recently applied for many positions and it has given me the confidence and motivation to keep searching until I am successful.”

Ms Adams said the course covered many areas that assisted her to prepare for her reentry into the workforce after a long absence.

“CV writing, job application forms and processes, phone use, interview skills and mock interviews, communication and computer skills, how to make a good impression, confidence and self esteem to survive the job search market, teamwork and networking were some of the area covered,” she said. Solutions coordinator Di Cummings said the

Recent graduate of a Getting Work Ready program, Diane Adams

program was very exciting, and Solutions wanted everyone in the Sunshine Coast area who was looking for work to know about the course. For those who want to know more of the very positive support Diane received and missed the Getting Work Ready information day on Monday, 4 April at 1.30pm at the centre at 22 National Park Road, Nambour, they are invited to contact

Solutions Adult Learning Centre.

“Getting Work Ready is a 10 week course of four mornings per week and free to eligible jobseekers. Phone us on 5476 2511 or call in at the centre for more information,” she said.

The program is funded by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

National protection now available for consumers

ON 1 January 2011 the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) commenced. For the first time there is a single national consumer law: the Australian Consumer Law; and there are reforms affecting energy, telecommunications, food labelling and consumer credit.

This means that no matter where you are in Australia, you have access to the same rights as a consumer.

This includes a national system for product safety enforcement and new laws to protect consumers from unfair terms in standard consumer contracts.

The Australian Consumer Law also provides statutory consumer guarantees that apply to consumer goods and services and certain purchases made by businesses up to the value of $40,000.

Under these guarantees, goods purchased must be of acceptable quality and perform the function for

which they were purchased, while services must be undertaken with due care and skill.

The new product safety laws also cover the installation of products by tradesmen. If consumers are concerned about the safety of repairs and renovations, they should contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502 or visit www.productsafety.gov.au.

Queensland Department of Fair Trading and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are able to take consumer complaints and enforce the Australian Consumer Law. If anyone encounters any problems when dealing with a business or service provider, they should contact the Queensland Office of Fair Trading on 13 74 68, or the ACCC on 1300 302 502. For more information, go to www.consumerlaw.gov.au.

National Volunteer Week

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National Volunteer Week (NVW) provides a platform to pay tribute to all volunteers who donate their time and energy to help others. This year it will be celebrated from 9th to 15th May and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 5 million Australians who volunteer each year. The theme for NVW 2011 is ‘Inspiring the Volunteer in You’.

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SENIORS NEWS The old ‘Shay’ back home again

“BACK where I belong” could have been the lyrics the Shay locomotive was singing when it was tenderly placed in the Nambour and District Historical Museum last year.

On 7 May from 10am-4pm, justifiable in Queensland Heritage Week, is the chance to Say G’Gay to the Shay and officially

welcome it back home.

Shay has come, in a roundabout way, almost full circle to only metres from where it was first placed on display after a working life hauling cane for nearly 50 years.

Its return gives a special vibrancy to the museum.

Museum president, Clive Plater said Shay is one of the many cane

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was first put on display to give delight to others.

Mr Plater is pleased to introduce the cane locomotive to the public because of his childhood association with the Shay and his adult involvement in securing its return.

“The Shay was purchased by the

Moreton Central Sugar Mill in 1908. In 1960 when it was retired and placed on display under a tree in the centre of the Moreton Central Sugar Mill yard, it was a great attraction for the mill employees’ kids who loved to play on it.

I was one of them,” he said.

“The open day will give people the opportunity to come and relive the glory days of the Moreton Central Sugar Mill and the steam locomotives, and to find out more information about the Shay.

“There will be displays of mill memorabilia, museum collectibles, stalls and a

raffle. Admission is $5 and includes morning/ afternoon tea.”

Shay came home to the Mitchell Street museum site last year, after “wandering”, perhaps not intentionally, between other south-east Queensland sites when the mill closed in 2003 and its site cleared.

Not only is Shay back in a familiar place, its neighbours are former working and then retirement companions, the locomotives Eudlo, Sandy and Joe – all proud participants in a sadly missed industry.

“These locos will be out of their sheds and on display in front of the former Moreton Central Sugar Mill engineer’s office for a great period scene reminiscent of the early 1960s,” he said.

For further information phone 5441 2083 or 5445 0054.

Kawana Senior Citizens THE Kawana Seniors had a very enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day with lots of the Seniors joining in. Next on the Calendar was their Easter Parade Day with many hats on parade. In early May, 20 Kawana Seniors, are going for a week’s holiday to the Iwasaki Foundation Resort, at Yeppoon near Rockhampton, then a Bus trip and visit to Governmemt House in Bardon Brisbane on Tuesday 10th. May. A BBQ will be held at the Hall, on Thursday 12th May, when the Glass House Seniors visit Kawana Seniors. Bus Trips to the The Lyell Deer Farm, Noela’s Garden and Bribie Island Museum, Majestic Theatre in Pomona, Queensland Institute of Medical Research in Brisbane, Ipswich Workshops and to the Esk Bush Bash, complete the year. A very busy time ahead, for the Kawana Seniors, with Bus Trips well planned by their Trip Co-Ordinator, Eileen Edwards.

The Kawana Seniors Club are celebrating their 20th.

Birthday on Thursday 25th August 2011. This will be a red letter day for all the present Kawana Seniors.

There will be many old members, as well as local dignatories, invited to share a Luncheon and also a day of fun.

Plans are well in hand at the moment, for this special celebration, after the Kawana Seniors have been in the Kawana Waters District successfully for 20 years.

The Club has approximately 230 members and almost 145 attend, each Thursday morning.

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 our wheel or one of 2 fruit trays also a meat tray raffle. The Kawana Seniors, start at 9.30 am on Thursday Mornings with musical entertainment for 1 hour and 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.

Phone their President Dawn Teichmann, on 5493 2275 for any enquires, about this very active Senior’s 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.

Buderim VIEW Club

Buderim VIEW Club will be holding its luncheon meeting on Wednesday 4th May, 2011 at Clio’s on Rosemount, 246 Petrie Creek Road, Rosemount. Guest speaker will be Craig Greber – Occupational Therapist – who will speak on “Staying Occupied” Ladies are requested to be there at 11 am for 11.30 am start.

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 Members are placed on a permanent listing for our luncheons so to cancel, or bring a friend please telephone Melda on 5476 8787, by 6 pm the Sunday before the luncheon.

SENIORS NEWS CWA Expo – a great success

WHO would have imagined a gathering of Country Women could have created so much vibrancy and colour in Nambour’s CWA Hall?

Over 120 visitors and dozens of CWA members from 14 Branches right across the Coast and Hinterland had a fantastic time celebrating the creativity, history, skill and talent of its members, and sharing true country hospitality.

Members welcomed three of the QCWA State Executive as surprise guests, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Councillors, the media and many interested local women of all ages.

Once again, QCWA members show this wonderful organisation is far more than ‘tea, scones and knitting’.

CWA Expo ‘Fun and Games’ The Queensland Country Women’s Association remains involved in important work supporting communities in need, and recently made a significant contribution to those experiencing hardship as a result of natural events throughout Queensland.

Branches of the Queensland Country Women’s Association are located at Beerwah, Bli Bli, Buderim, Caloundra, Coolum Beach, Cooroy, Eumundi, Kenilworth, Gwen Pusztay, Mary Eichmann, Gail Deignan and Val Dunn Maleny, Maroochydore, help out at the Expo Nambour ,Palmwoods, Peachester, Tewantin/ All branches welcome ages. Interested ladies President, Joy Coulson Noosa. new members of all can contact Division on 54425663.

Do you have your sight tested regularly?

OLDER Australians are being urged to get their vision checked, to combat a blinding disease which many don’t spot until irreversible damage has been done.

It is estimated about 300,000 Australians have glaucoma and in about half of these cases they do not know it - and so they miss out on interventions which could preserve their vision.

“Although the effects of glaucoma can be devastating, early detection and treatment can significantly reduce damage to the eyes,” said glaucoma specialist Dr Paul Healey.

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“It is important to be aware of the risk factors and to discuss any concern with an eye health professional.”

Glaucoma is the name given to a series of diseases which involve a build-up of pressure inside the eye and can, if untreated, irreversibly damage the eye’s optical nerve.

Many people do not notice they are suffering glaucoma-related vision loss until 40 per cent of more of their optic nerve has been damaged, hence the need for routine testing among those most at risk.

This includes those over 40 years of age or who have a family history of the disease or marked nearsightedness. Being of African or Asian descent also increases the risk.

People with vision loss caused by glaucoma are up to four times more likely to have a car accident than the average Australian driver, research also shows.

“Drivers with glaucoma have reduced peripheral vision which may prevent them from seeing cars close to them when pulling in or out of traffic, or when over-taking,” Dr Healey said.

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SENIORS NEWS Bli Bli on Maroochy Historical Society THE theme of the slide show to be held in the Bli Bli Community Hall on 21 May at 2pm is “Things that made a Difference”.

The Sunshine Castle, as it is now known, has made an impact not only visually, but on the tourist industry. In 1972 Ian and Marcia Hayne and their two sons began the construction of their “Fairytale Castle”. The following year a large crowd witnessed the opening ceremony. The skyline continued to change as additions took place; and in the eleven years to 1984, over a million people visited the Castle. Nowadays the Sunshine Castle is a popular venue for weddings and other functions and it serves the local community by hosting the Farmers Markets every Saturday morning.

In 1959 the David Low Bridge over the Maroochy River was opened, and a godsend to the folk living between the river and the beach it was. Beforehand their only access to Bli Bli had been by boat and by cane punt. Then came another bridge: Prior to 1961, the

journey from Bli Bli to Maroochydore by road involved going through Nambour, making a total trip of almost 20 miles (32 km). When a bridge was finally built over Petrie’s Creek, on David Low Way heading south from Bli Bli, residents could then travel directly only about 5 miles (8km) to Maroochydore.

The wildflower plains near North Beach (now Mudjimba) provided an ideal site for an airstrip, and after that, the Sunshine Coast Airport.

Before all of this happened, in the Bli Bli area, farming, grazing and harvesting oysters were the chief occupations of the first white settlers. As time passed, machinery inventions heralded changes on the cane fields. Locos still hauled trucks of cane to the sugar mill along the tram lines. On the farms, the tractor replaced the horse. Portable rails were laid in the cane fields by the farmer. Cane cutters then loaded their bundles of cane straight on to the “empties” on the rails.

The loaded cane trucks were pulled by tractor along the portable rail to

the tram lines. Locos took them from there to the sugar mill in Nambour.

Soon the mechanical cane harvester replaced the gang of cane cutters.

Later still, big trucks hauled the bins to the mill by road.

On the social side, there was the old school which stood in what is now Willis Road. For many years the school building was the after-hours hub of community life, where meetings, card evenings and dances were held.

Then in 1927 the Bli Bli Community Hall was opened. In 1936 a new school was built in the valley where the much extended Bli Bli School still stands. Tennis courts (near where the River Markets are now) were a focus of weekend activity. A cricket field was built on Hegartys’ farm on Bli Bli Road opposite Camp Flat Road and it became the home ground of the Petrie Creek cricket team.

The Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary has made a difference to Bli Bli, not because of change, but because it has been allowed to stay the same. In 1974 a canal type estate called

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1973 opening of “Fairytale Castle” now Sunshine Castle.

Marina Gardens was planned for where the Wetlands Sanctuary is today. A lengthy campaign defeated that project. By 1990 cane barracks from Perrens’ farm had become an Information Centre and a board walk was in place through the ti-tree open forest and the casuarina marshland. The board walk was later extended to the river and a pontoon jetty was built for access from the cruise boat Kilkie.

Thanks mainly to the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group, the mangrove habitat remains the fish nursery of the Maroochy

River and 108 hectares of coastal wetlands remain the same _ “a refuge for flora, fauna and humans”.

More recently the Parklakes residential development has made a difference, providing local families with new, affordable homes and sporting and community amenities. Parklakes will eventually provide home to more than 1200 people.

It is noted for its eco friendly storm water treatment project.

All these facets of Bli Bli’s history and more will be illustrated in our slide show 2pm -4pm on 21 May. Bli Bli on Maroochy Historical Society has its meetings in the Old Church in Willis Road, Bli Bli on the first Monday in the month, holidays excepted. In that case the meeting is on the second Monday. Next meetings are on 9 May, and on 6 June, at 9.30am.

Contact Betty on 5445 9346 or betty.garrad@gmail.com

THE May general meeting of the Caloundra Family History Research Inc. will be the 2011 launching pad for the group’s latest indexing project– Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors - Caloundra, Maroochydore & Nambour Index to Records 1971 – 2010 The group’s Patron, State Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle will officially launch the new CD-ROM at the meeting, which will commence at 1pm on Thursday the 19th of May. Guest speakers will be Messrs Royce Gregson, Dick Allchin (RSL Memorial Walk) and Don Wilkie (Coastguard Memorial Wall). As the Caloundra Family History Research group will celebrate its 18th Birthday that day, a birthday cake will be enjoyed by members and guests at afternoon tea, after being cut by Club President Jocelyn Morgan and Mark McArdle.

The April guest speaker at the general meeting of the Caloundra Family History Research Inc was published author, historian and local resident, Chrissy Fletcher.

Chrissy is a genealogist with 30 years experience and is currently the Founder and Manager of the Adopta-Digger Project. With over 1500 World War I Diggers from the Sunshine Coast, Chrissy enlightened members and guests on the project and encouraged everyone to research one or more Diggers, so they may be honoured and remembered for generations to come.

Members are encouraged to contribute a story for inclusion in the inaugural Lorrie Barzdo Writers Award for 2011. Closing date for entries is Thursday the 15th July and competition details are on the noticeboard at the research rooms. Entries can be submitted to Sue Brownjohn, Editor of the quarterly Clipper, at brownjohn@bigpond.com.

The group’s rooms and library are open for research every Saturday and the third Thursday of the month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Every other Thursday of the month the rooms are open for the full day, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

Specialist interest groups meet for a couple of hours each month at the following times...

Scotland first Saturday at 10am; Germany first Thursday at 1pm; Ireland third Thursday at 11am; England & Wales fourth Thursday at 1pm All activities conducted by the group, including general meetings with guest speakers (1.30pm to 4pm on third Thursday each month) are held at the Guide Hut in Arthur Street, Caloundra. Enquiries for all events, including meetings, research and specialist groups are welcomed by contacting Jocelyn on 5494 9807, Valerie on 5437 3879 or June Blackburn on 5493 2679.

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SENIORS NEWS Sunshine Coast Council takes national award in communications

SUNSHINE Coast Council has been recognised for its communication initiative, developed with key regional stakeholders to attract business investment to the region.

Government Communications Australia (GCA), at its annual conference and inaugural awards event in Canberra, recognised the Natural Advantage initiative developed by council and a number of partners as national communication best practice.

GCA recognized the key messages, communication process and channels of communication chosen by the council-led stakeholder group to date, had achieved the fine balance of letting the world know about the region’s great advantages for business, while also highlighting the region’s highly prized lifestyle and environment.

The initiative sells a message that those wishing to invest locally need to be aware of both the economic and lifestyle opportunities in making a future in the region so as to ensure everyone benefits.

The efforts to get this balance right and communicate it in a sensitive manner saw the council take out the 2011 Best Handling of Complex Issues Award.

Council’s Economic Development and Council Entrepreneurship portfolio councillor, Lew Brennan, said a new award category was added purely to accommodate the feat Sunshine Coast Council and its partners had achieved.

“I am told the event organisers were so impressed with the end-to-end program and how each step was being communicated to the market, they created this award and announced our Natural Advantage project would become the basis of comparison for all futures applicants aspiring to win this category in coming years,” he said.

“This is a great testament to the efforts to ensure our regional investment attraction message was consistent with what the community wants broadcast to the market.

“It is pleasing to see once again the Sunshine Coast being recognised at the national level as a source of innovation”.

Kawana Waters VIEW Club KAWANA Waters VIEW Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month and will be holding its next luncheon meeting on April 27 at Headland Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Buderim. Time – 11 for 11.30 a.m. The Guest Speaker for this month will be Joan Benbow who will talk on Rural Health in the 1950’s.

Kawana Waters VIEW Club also have social outings to interesting and enjoyable destinations.

VIEW stands for Voice Interest and Education of Women. VIEW clubs are a valued part of The Smith Family, committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education.

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Jazz up Mother’s Day at Caloundra WHY not jazz up Mother’s Day this year at the Caloundra Power Boat Club? The Caxton Street Jazz Band will be providing their special brand of toe tapping music as only they can.

The Caxton Street Jazz Band presents hot, swinging jazz in a manner that elicits enthusiastic responses from listening and/or dancing audiences. Members of the band include some of Australia’s leading jazz players in their idiom, as well as two instrumentalists who are also vocalists. The Caxton Street Jazz Band is a 6piece band that not only appeals to jazz aficionados, but also to the general public at large. The band’s ability to stay true to its roots while still being able to entertain is testament to the quality of the music and musicians, and shows that jazz can have a wide public appeal when performed in the manner of the Caxton Street Jazz Band. The inspiration for the band is the classic hot jazz of the early 20 th century. This music

receives no public recognition or airplay in the current era, and is little appreciated by the general public. However when presented in public by the Caxton Street Jazz Band, it is received enthusiastically. This has inspired the band to confidently take its music to non-jazz audiences with the knowledge that the pleasure the musicians get from performing it is matched by the enjoyment of the audiences, and that the band has advanced the

public appreciation of classic jazz just a little.

So why not make your Mother’s Day a little different and get along to the Quarterdeck at Caloundra Power Boat

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Probus Club of Cooroy THE Probus Club of Cooroy took Jim Berardo at his word and decided on a ‘home’ venue for their April dinner outing - supporting our local businesses. Grenny’s on Gympie Terrace, left no one disappointed. From delicious, spicy canapés to Grenny’s specialty dishes of seafood chowder, Morton Bay bugs or Laguna Bay crepes, to mouth-watering desserts prepared by Kai - not a scrap was left for the birds. It was obvious why Grenny is one of the longest surviving restauranteurs in the area. In fact, back in ‘another time’, Grenny was the first to introduce outside dinning in

Hastings Street, but has sice moved on to Noosaville.

Thanks to Grenny and his staff, a wonderful night was had by all who attended.

Many people are asking “What is this Probus?”

Probus Clubs are an off shoot of Rotary - a local group of retired professional (pro) or business (bus) people who gather at least once a month for fun, fellowship and a jolly good time.....and we at the Cooroy Probus do that well !

Anyone interested in joining this fun group, just ring Carol and Trevor Blake ph 5442 6671 for the information.

High tea and fashion parade BLUE Care Caloundra Auxiliary will hold a special Saturday morning High Tea and Fashion Parade from 9.30am on the 21st May in the Uniting Church Hall, Queen Street, Caloundra.

Presented by Susannah’s Fashions of Caloundra. Shoes supplied by Shannon’s shoes of Caloundra. Blue Care Country Cookbook will be on sale, all baking for the high tea is from the

cookbook. All proceeds go towards the purchase of equipment for Wound Care Clinic at West Terrace, Caloundra.

Including Lucky Door Prizes, lucky numbers. Admission $10 per person. For further information and bookings please call:- Gloria on 5492 3318, Blue Care Centre – 5438 5000. Come along and have a great morning.

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SENIORS NEWS The Probus Club of Caloundra Central Inc. members were inducted and a 20 year membership bar was presented to long term member Chas Jones.

Club member George Thomas was awarded life

THE Probus Club of Caloundra Central Inc held its 29th Annual General Meeting on the 22nd March. The attendance was excellent with 91 folk present, most of whom stayed for the deliciopus lunch provided by the Caloundra Meals on Wheels. At the earlier general meeting 6 new

membership for his outstanding service to the club.

The club is for retired or semi retired men and women. We currently

have some vacancies for new members. For further information please phone President Daryl on 5492 3811 or Secretary Vern on 5491 6648.

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Biosphere Community ‘day’ to be repeated

AFTER the success of the Noosa biosphere community day last September, biosphere volunteers are planning to repeat that same grass roots approach and create an even bigger and better event this coming September.

“We are already well into the planning phase and preparing information kits for all the local community and environment groups” said Mr Tony Haslam one of the key organisers of the event.

“The event is a celebration of our broader community, both the past and the future.

“It’s about gaining biosphere reserve status on the strength of past community involvement, as well as celebrating current activities that support biosphere functions going forward.

“Last year we had over 70 community groups, environment groups and performers involved and despite some dark clouds we had over 2000 locals and visitors join in the celebrations.”

“We will also be working on a sustainable transport plan to help folks leave their cars behind and we have

Catherine Pickham, a final year University student intern helping us with this challenge,” continued Mr Haslam.

Catherine is studying tourism and event management at the University of the Sunshine Coast and chose to work with the Noosa Biosphere from a field of possible candidates because of the environmental and community values displayed.

“My task is to help the team with the event and in particular create alternative options to travelling by car to the event such as bus, cycling and walking paths and muster points” said Ms Pickham.

The event is planned to lessen Noosa’s ecological footprint through adopting sustainable transport methods, fostering local business, and educating attendees on their role in achieving a sustainable community. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday 18th September from 10am to 3pm and will again be held at the Noosa Woods area.

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Incoming President Chris Dent receiving the President’s badge from IPP Ron Grebert

noted for the number of balls he manages to put in the water during a game of golf and was presented with an appropriate memento on behalf of his golfing mates who never cease giving him a “hard time” about his bad luck.

Retiring President, Ron Grebert, then inducted Chris Dent as President

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THE Probus Club of Nambour recently held its change over lunch at “Cleo’s on Rosemount.”

Retiring President, Ron Grebert, during his final address thanked members and his committee for their support and for making it a very enjoyable year for him as President. Ron made particular mention of the work of his committee members in discharging the duties of their relative offices. Ron’s last official duties were to induct new member John Seccombe.

Ron presented a floral arrangement to Irene Halliday and thanked Irene for supporting Social Director Husband Paul during the year. Ron also made a presentation to Austin Kimball on the occasion of his 90 th birthday, and an OBE certificate to Peter Cole on attaining 80 years young.

Presentation of the annual sports trophies also took place, with the golf trophy being won by Terry Hall and the ten pin bowls trophy by Bob Bazeley. President Ron is

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Lavender for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma will run from 2 – 8 July, with a range of lavender merchandise for sale throughout Australia to help the Foundation raise money for people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

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Twin Waters VIEW Club 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 12 May 2011. Our Guest Speaker Anne Dennings is talking on “The White Mouse” by Nancy Wake. You are assured of a warm welcome so come along, have some fun and make new friends. Please book with Thelma Phone: 5448 8805 or email us at info@twinwatersview.com.au.

Our May Social Morning Tea is on 26 May 2011 at 10.00am when we will be having a RETAIN THE IMAGE Beauty/Hair morning tea, demonstrated by Eula (cosmetic) and a hairstylist (with tricks of the trade on hair colouring/styles). BYO Coffee Mug and please bring something nice to share for morning tea. Gold coin donation for Learnng for Life students. Your hosts are Jan and Cherie. RSVP: Carol on 5450 5721 or info@twinwatersview.com.au for more details.

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SENIORS NEWS Garden Expo a fun day for all!

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The speaker program includes many high profile gardening experts such as 4BC’s Colin Campbell; ABC Radio Host, Annette McFarlane; Garden Guru, Phil Dudman and Brisbane Botanical Gardens Curator, Ross McKinnon and will see lectures, demonstrations and workshops across seven live stages during over the three days.

“But the Expo is not just about plants and gardens, it’s also a great family day out with a range of quality food stalls, entertainment for the kids like roving performers and a free children’s playground,” said Marion.

“Every year we see people return because they enjoyed browsing the displays and stands, being inspired and soaking up the great atmosphere at the event.”

This year the Giant Kitchen Garden will once again increase in size as sustainable and organic gardening continues to grow in popularity and the Landscape Gardens Challenge will see some of the best local landscapers transform a patch of dirt into a spectacular garden within days.

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GARDENING enthusiasts and novices alike are starting the countdown to this year’s Queensland Garden Expo, one of Australia’s largest gardening events which attracts almost 30,000 visitors to the Nambour Showgrounds each year.

The three-day event from July 8-10 really has something for everyone - from novices looking to learn from the comprehensive speaker program to those wishing to select from the biggest collection of sub-tropical plants in Australia.

Event organiser, Marion Beazley, believes visitors love the expo for the great variety offered by over 360 exhibitors inspires them to try new things and to choose the right plants, tools, products and accessories to suit their needs.

“Whether you have acreage or a balcony, most of us love the idea of growing things and having plants around helps us create our own private sanctuary. The Expo enables people to explore their options, get advice from the professionals and to see everything that’s new and fantastic in the gardening world,” said Marion.

“The Expo is also an important date for the Nursery Industry with the release of many new plants and varieties, displays by garden and flora societies and over 55 nurseries coming together to

YOU are invited to attend Kookaburra Village at Caloundra ‘Open Day’ on Saturday 14th May - 10am to 2pm. Come along and mingle with residents and enjoy a barbeque lunch.

If you are over 50 and considering retiring to the Sunshine Coast, then Kookaburra Village at Caloundra should be on your “must see” list. The gated manufactured home-park was established in 1993 and is set in a sub tropical palm filled resort, whilst in the extension to Kookaburra Village - The Annexe, 38 modern villas and townhouses have been constructed with minimum care gardens. This extension also provides residents with a second access at Lancewood Street however all Visitors are to enter at the main entrance - 123 Mark Road East (off Daniel Street). Construction is also underway on 31 new seniors units of which 13 have now been completed.

You are invited to inspect the homes and villas presently for sale and a Map of the Village together with details of the homes and villas for sale will be available at the Sales Office after 10am.

There are severalo Pre-loved homes for sale in the Village priced between $195,000 and $250,000. These homes have an attached utility room/laundry and a carport. In the “The Annexe” there is one lowset 3.5 year old Villa 124m23 in area available for re-sale, priced at $268,000. As Kookaburra Village owns the land the homes and villas are sited on - no Rates or Body Corporate fees are payable, instead a site rent is payable. Centrelink/DVA rent assistance may be available to aged/ disability pensioners. There is no stamp duty payable on the purchase of a home or villa at Kookaburra Village..

More information including a photo is available on the Kookaburra Village website www.kookaburravillage. com.au To arrange home and villa inspections, Judy Goode is available at the Sales office at 123 Mark Road East off Daniel Street, on Wednesday and Saturday between 10am and 2.30pm ‘phone 07 5437 2394 For inspections at other times please phone 07 5491 5888.

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A cuppa for a cause at Allora Gardens

You’re invited to join in the festivities at the inaugural Allora Gardens Market Day where you won’t have to go too far to find your share of the bounty.

Take home a tempting hand-made treat or handicrafts to brighten your favourite room. Discover a bargain fossicking through the pre-loved goods on show. And if you’ve ever dreamed of sailing across the ocean, the exhibition by wellknown model boat maker and Allora Gardens resident, Rick Mayes, will inspire your imagination.

If your inspiration is more likely to come from cooking up a storm in the

kitchen, then you’ll love the Clubhouse Cook-off competition.

Watch friends and neighbours battle it out for the honour of best cake, pie or savoury sauce.

Speaking of inspiration, take a break and take a buggy tour of the resort’s own prize attractions.

Allora Gardens Retirement Village has an enviable array of leisure facilities. There’s plenty to keep you fit, active and entertained including a choice of two swimming pools, a barbeque entertainment area, gymnasium, salon, consulting rooms and much more.

Display homes will be

open on the day if you feel like taking a closer look at the range of modern villas for sale.

Take a tour on Market Day or at any one of Lend Lease’s seven Sunshine Coast retirement resorts during April and May and you could put yourself in the box seat by entering to win free movies for a year thanks to our special promotional offer.* Finding your ideal treasure can be thirsty work so to wet your whistle there’s a delicious morning tea for a charitable cause. At just $5 it’s not only a bargain, it’s also a good deed. All the proceeds from the morning tea will help fund cancer research.

Market Day – Saturday 21 May 9am – 1pm at Allora Gardens Retirement Village, 22 Allora Drive, Maroochydore. For any information please call 07 5443 9427. Proudly managed by Lend Lease. www.primelife.com.au. *Competition open until 31 May 2011. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.primelife.com.au

Cec wouldn’t live anywhere else NINETY-FOUR years old resident at RSL Care Centaur Memorial Retirement Community, Cecil James Taylor aka Cec, has been living in the facility since its first opening 18 years ago.

Cec served his country as a member of the medical services in the Australian Army during World War II. Moving to Caloundra from Townsville in 1979 where he retired after a career as Merchandising Manager, Cec previously lived in Townsville, Suva, Fiji and Sydney.

“My deceased wife of 51 years Patricia was the most wonderful women I have ever met. After her loss I felt very lonely and also needed some full time care.

“I was lucky enough to meet one of RSL Care Chairman at a meeting of an RSL Sub-branch. His words were reassuring and I know that I would be well cared for at Centaur,” Cec said.

RSL Care residential care facilities are staffed by a team of professional nursing, personal care and therapy specialists who encourage a caring and friendly environment. Residents enjoy regular activities and are encouraged to remain as active and with social contacts as much as possible.

“I never regretted my decision! The carers are caring and excellent beyond expectations; my life was saves twice here!” Cec said.

“I have three children, five grand children and four great grand children. I am very proud of them and love their visits.

“Unfortunately as my family is now scattered through Australia, their visits are occasional. With the time, my mates at Centaur and the staff became my family,” Cec said.

While Cec’s health doesn’t allow him to participate in all of the many activities organised at Centaur, he fondly remembers getting highly

“It feels just like home, but with 24-hour care.”

involved in the landscaping of the facilities garden and playing pool with his friends.

“Unfortunately I can’t do too much anymore, but I still have the honour of reciting the Ode at the Centaur annual Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services and I have a team of fabulous carers and my mates around. I wouldn’t live anywhere else!” Cec said.

Staff members at Centaur always go the extra miles to make their residents happy. Regularly residents embark on bus trips to visit the area, go shopping or just relax around the local beautiful beaches.

Over the past 11 years, the staff and volunteers at Centaur have also given their own time once a year to allow the residents to have some amazing holidays across the country.

These have included Sydney, Hevery Bay, Gold Coast and Camberra.

“Our residents are our first priority here at Centaur.

Our motto is ‘Beware: older people still having fun!’ and we intend to continue living up to our reputation and going the extra mile for our residents,” said enthusiastic Diversional Therapist Pam Greig.

Centaur Memorial Retirement Community is located at Caloundra, in the heart of Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, one of Australia’s most sought after regions for retirement living.

For more information on Centaur Memorial Retirement Community, please call 07 5491 9866 or visit www.rslcare.com.au At RSL Care we pride ourselves on providing quality aged care and retirement living solutions to suit the needs of older Australians through HomeCare services and a network of 28 Retirement Communities throughout Queensland and New South Wales.

“When mum needed extra support for everyday living, the team at RSL Care at Caloundra made our choice easy. With their track record of serving the community through personalised and professional aged care, we knew that mum would be content and fully supported everyday with RSL Care.

I know that mum enjoys the company, the social outings and the expert assistance of a team of nursing and care specialists.

They really go the extra mile to make her day.”

With our 70-year history of community service, RSL Care is proud to support older Australians through quality healthcare services and accommodation options at 28 locations in Queensland and NSW. At Centaur, Caloundra we offer a range of options to suit the individual needs of every resident including low care, high care and short term respite.

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SENIORS NEWS Noosaville VIEW Club THE Smith Family’s Noosaville VIEW Club May luncheon will be Thursday 26th May,2011, 10.30 for 11 am start at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL. Our speaker that day will be Merv Tebbett who was a bush pilot in the Kimberleys in the 60s.

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 new 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.

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U3A Armchair Travel

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ON Friday 20th May, Ian Wright takes us to The Axis of Evil – Libya, Iran and Syria.

Ian is a great traveller and visits many ‘off the beaten track’ destinations. In Libya he focuses on the Roman ruins at Leptis Magna and Zabratha. In Syria we explore Damascus, Aleppo, Palmyra and some Crusader and Saracen castles. In Iran we focus on Shiraz, its gardens and poets, Persepolis and the beautiful city of Esfahan. Join us at U3A House, 64 Poinciana Ave. Tewantin at 9.20am until 11.30am. Morning tea is served and everyone is welcome. Questions? Phone 54475441 or 54405500.

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EASTER is a time when I am drawn back to last year when I had the opportunity to visit the small Bavarian town of Oberammergau where The Passion Play was performed for the 41st year. The Play was performed from May and over the next 140 days it was repeated for up to 5 times a week.

What is so special about the re-enacting of Christ’s passion? Let me take you on a history tour. After wars and the plague of the Black Death, in 1633 the villagers decided that they would perform a play depicting the life and suffering of Christ if the village was spared from the spread of the disease. Was that a bribe? Maybe, but no further deaths were recorded and the following year in 1634 a stage was erected over the graves of the plague victims in the cemetery next to the church and the first Play was performed I had been told by a friend that the Play was a very emotional experience. I was not prepared for the opening scene when, with crowds of people Jesus came onto the stage sitting on a donkey. It was as though I had stepped back in time. The crowds were of all ages, some women carrying their toddlers, children with lots of cheering and jubilation.

I guess the impact of the Play is knowing what has gone before. Except for the war years the Play has been performed every ten years. And if I didn’t get there in 2010 I would be very likely too old to go in 2020. The village of Oberammergau is 62 Miles south of Munich. It is has a population of about 5000. The cast of the Passion Play are all amateurs. The actors and those involved are in fact 2000 inhabitants of the village. Only people born there or who have lived there for twenty years are eligible to be in the Play Once characters are selected the men who take part let their hair and beards grow if this was appropriate for their role.

All the performers are laymen and pursue their usual careers of inn keepers, opticians and teachers, etc.

Herod is a dentist, Mary Magdalene a flight attendant and Jesus a psychologist. He has been involved since 1980 and must have been a child then. One wonders what impact there is for those taking part in the Play.

I was very fortunate to be in the seventh row. The performance started at 2.30 in the afternoon with a 3 hour break for dinner then continues into the evening until 10.30. The auditorium holds 4700 spectators and from what I had read it was necessary to book well in advance to obtain a ticket. The auditorium was under cover, but the stage was not, so as the performance progressed into the evening it got very cold. I was well prepared with a coat, hat, and gloves and the theatre provided us with cosy warm bright red blankets.

The play is performed in German but every ticket holder is given a textbook with an English text. I didn’t think I would need this; after all I knew the story. However although “yes” I do know the story, my old testament is not too good. Throughout the play there are living image pageants of the old testament linking the pageant to what was happening in the actual play and I really needed to have this interpreted. The narration was also important and that needed to be followed in the textbook.

The music was magnificent. The choir that moved on and off the stage was fifty strong. And I believe there were also fifty members in the orchestra.

Many visitors visit Oberammergau in years between Plays. It is a very charming village in its own right. It has a long tradition of wood carving, though most shops sold the carvings at expensive prices for quality pieces. Many shops and houses have frescoes, depicting Bavarian scenes as well as fairy tales and of course, many depicting the Passion Play.

I believe that many people plan their visits years in advance and even now may well be preparing for the next performance in 2020.

SENIORS NEWS Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc

State Library of Queensland THE State Library of Queensland presents an exciting and diverse public program. From exhibitions, seminars, tours and talks, to breakfast discussions, film screenings and school holiday workshops, there is something of interest for everyone.

Location: State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane.

Opening hours: Open daily 10am - 5pm (until 8pm Mon-Thu); Heritage Collections open daily 10am 5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday and open 10am-5pm all other public holidays. Telephone: (07) 3840-7666; see http:/ /www.slq.qld.gov.au for more information, including suggested methods of travel to South Bank, with public transport encouraged.

If you have an inquiry, telephone (07) 3840-7768; email publicprograms@slq.qld.gov.au.

THE book ‘Echoes of the Past, Cooroy and District Families’ was released at a successful Back to Cooroy Day in April. It was edited by Betty Sutton and published by Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group. Betty undertook the enormous task of putting together the 71 oral histories that were recorded and transcribed by volunteers from the Group. The project began in July 2008 with funding from the Queensland government as part of the Q150 celebrations.

A series of ‘How to Start’ seminars have been given

by Public Relations Officer, Win Wynn, these have proved very popular and now a new group of keen genealogists have joined to find their ancestors.

On Saturday, 14th May the Group will hold a Plant, Book and Bric a Brac sale at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy from 7am to 1pm. A range of plants including natives, palms and cordylines will be available also household items and many book titles.

Scanning, storing and editing photos in Picasa will be the topic of a talk by Milli Kafealoudis on Saturday, 21st May at the research rooms 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. The session will be from 9.30am to 12noon, cost $5.00 and include morning tea. To book phone 5442 5570.

OUR friendly club is on a membership drive. We meet on the first Friday of each month at the Headland Bowls Club, Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim at 9.30 for 10.00 am. Morning tea is served for $5.00.

At our next meeting on Friday May 6 the Guest Speaker will be Marsha

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Sunshine Coast Ladies Probus Club Gusti who will address us on the village life in Uganda and the importance of education in their schools. Many exciting events are planned for this year and we warmly invite visitors to come and enjoy fun, fellowship and friendship with our members.

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SENIORS NEWS JP Services near you THE Queensland Justices Association, Maroochydore Branch operates signing centres at the following locations: Maroochydore Library at 6th Avenue, Cotton Tree on Wednesdays from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm, Thursdays from 9.00 am to 12 noon and Saturdays from 9.00 am to 12 noon.

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Wednesdays from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm and Thursdays from 9.00 am to 11.00 am.

This service is free and you will be attended to by qualified J P’s. If you are a J P and would like to become a volunteer at one of these venues, please contact Jan Groves on 5475 4620 for Maroochydore Library or Robin Hansen on 5441 1600 for Nambour Library.

Expo on the way THE 2011 Glasshouse Country Sustainability & Garden Expo is gaining momentum, with a larger range of displays and specialty workshops planned for the day. Come and listen to Annette McFarlane from ABC radio and checkout your plant problems at the plant clinic.

This Beerwah event – on this coming May 29 – has become an institution on the regional expo circuit, with an established, and growing, audience of locals and visitors.

With well over 100 exhibits, the expo is a perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the environment, personal wellbeing and that of the Glasshouse Country as well as a whole lot more.

The Farmers Market, craft stalls, personal health and wellbeing products and services, improving our environment, landscaping and gardening, plants and outdoor wares, and venture/activities focused on the Glasshouse Country region.

The expo is the signature event for the Glasshouse Country Festival with activities going through every day until 11th June celebrating Queensland

Week. Another highlight will be the Sunshine Express Rail Tour on Saturday 4th June with steam loco running between Landsborough & Glass

Sunshine Coast Arthritis Support Group THE Sunshine Coast Arthritis Support Group will meet at 12.45pm on Thursday 5th May at the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch, RSL House, 106 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore.

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COME along to the “Biggest morning Tea” at St Peter’s Anglican Church on Friday 27th May and bring your favorite Tea or Coffee Pot to enter into the “Most Popular Pot” competition.

St Peter’s craft group have been running Biggest Morning Teas with money going to cancer research for more than 10 years and it has become a very popular event with luscious home made cakes and biscuits, an interesting Guest speaker, beautiful hand crafted goods to buy at a moderate price and lots of laughter and friendship.

All this for only a gold coin donation.

Why not put the date in you diary, choose a tea or coffee pot to bring and join us for a fun morning tea while raising money for cancer research.

On 27th May at 9.30am at St Peter’s Church Hall, Cnr Church St & Beach Rd., Maroochydore. Phone 5443 2133. Cost is by a gold coin admission.

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Berlin. 1945. The last gasp of World War II. Three young boys huddle for days in the sewers as the Russian tanks rumble through the streets above. Karl and Albert are members of the Hitler Youth, firm in the belief that “your body belongs to your nation”. Herret is desperate to get back to his mother, but he knows enough to fall in line.

The rules of their favourite game have changed and now the bullets are real.

Conditioned to fight to the last bullet, the boys bicker amongst themselves as they must determine how to survive. They debate the promises made to them by Hitler and they talk of the prospect of love and dream about their first kiss.

What will the sudden arrival of a teenage girl running from the occupiers bring to these boys desperate to become men before their time?

This must-see new Australian play from Award-winning playwright and director Toby Schmitz is a gripping, intelligent and unlikely story that sees coming of age meet historical apocalypse in a unique and immersive theatrical experience.

Booking details: Capture the Flag on Tuesday May 17 at 7.30pm at The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Tickets: $48.00, Concession: $44.00, Students: $14.00, Members: $39.00, Groups 10+: $42.00. Phone 07 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au

1918 Show procession

THE Resource Centre is in Petrie Park, Nambour, at the end of the car park opposite the swimming pool. It holds a massive collection of books, microfiche, CDs and maps for family and local history research. Our volunteer librarians will help you to begin your family research using all of these and internet resources also.

Regular workshops and classes are held throughout the year to provide more detailed help with genealogy software to record your family research, for scanning of photographs and documents to add to your family history and for ideas on creating books and family trees to share with your family. A series of Beginner Classes made up of 5 weekly sessions is held once a year. Our Research Officer accepts commissions to do your family tree for you. Phone Merle on 5444 4648.

SUNSHINE Coast Aglow will meet at 9.30am on Friday Opening hours are: Mondays and 13th May, in the CWA hall, Kalinga Street, Caloundra. Wednesdays, 9.00am – 2.30pm; Thurs-

Sunshine Coast Aglow

Aglow is an international Christian women’s organisation and is in 172 nations. Women from all denominations are made welcome. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy an inspirational message and worship.

Guest Speaker: Nancy Ongheen. Entry is $7.00 which ARE you at the stage where you have family and a lot of people you associincludes morning tea. ate with who talk about their computFor more information contact Dorothy on 5476 4190.

days, 1.00pm – 5pm Saturdays, 12 noon – 4pm; 2nd Thursday each month, 5pm – 8pm; 4th Sunday each month, 12 noon – 4pm.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday each month 9.30am – 11.30am. Next meeting is on Saturday, 14 May. Workshops on Saturday, 28 May are 9.30 -11.30am: Backing up your computer - internet safety – and basic computer how to guide 1.00 -3.00 pm: Photos and family trees - scanning basics, editing photos and adding them to your family trees.

Cost is $5.00 per session or $8.00 for both. Bookings are essential, please, as we have limited laptops available.

Phone the Centre on 5441 4266, or email genealogysc@gmail.com This year at the Nambour Show look for the Genealogy Sunshine Coast stall in the Badminton building on the top of the hill. Make sure you get your name in our Lucky Draw on that day for the chance of a year’s free membership.

CASH FOR ANTIQUES OR THE OLD AND INTERESTING CHINA: Worcester, Doulton, Moorcroft, Shelley, Clarice Cliff, Maling, Beswick and Belleek etc. Especially vases and figurines.

GLASS: Coloured glassware, Carnival glass, Ruby glass, Mary Gregory, Epergnes, Claret jugs, Lustres, Scent bottles, Galle and Lalique.

WATCHES & CLOCKS: Mantle, Wall, Grandfather, Carriage etc., Barometers, Music jugs. Gramophones, Music boxes and clockwork toys.

JEWELLERY: Rings, Brooches, Bangles, Cameos, Lockets, Diamond jewellery, Ivory, Jade and Marcasite etc. Old gold & broken jewellery.

COINS & BANKNOTES: Commemorative medals, Masonic & Lodge medals, Old badges. Agricultural medals. Gold and silver coins.

ORIENTAL ANTIQUES IVORY JADE SCRIMSHAW WAR MEDALS & SOUVENIRS: Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Flags, Artillery shells and Trench art. War memorabilia and Maps, etc.

SILVERWARE: Centrepieces, Dressing table silver, Perfume bottles, Tea sets, Canteens, Snuff boxes, Vinaigarettes and Inkwells. Especially Sterling Silver and cased silver items of all description.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE AUSTRALIAN POTTERY BRONZES: Statues, Figurines, Jardinières, Kerosene Lamps & samplers.

OLD GOLD: Broken jewellery and scrap gold. Gold coins & medals.

PETER MARTIN of LYNZAY ANTIQUES

FREECALL 1800 501 419 Licenced (SHD 5368) 43 YEARS TRADING

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INFORMATION LINE

Sunshine Coast Computer Club Inc

Petrie Park Craft Ass Inc PETRIE Park Crafts will be having a display in the Nambour Library during the month of April. Come and see some of the things we make. Our motto is ‘Enjoyment of Crafts with Friendship’ Mondays, Needle work, patchwork, crochet; Wednesday for self help Art; Thursday for Handwork Pottery; Gas Firings.

Our yearly fees are low & anyone is welcome to visit or join our groups. Phone Marlaine on 54416852 or Heather on 5446 8217.

Our building has Tuesdays & Fridays available for any other groups wishing to use the rooms.

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ers and you wonder whether you should get one? You probably ask “What would I do with it?” Computers can do so many different things Most people in your age group say they only want it for sending e mails to family.

You need the Internet to do this and that opens up a lot of possibilities. It makes it much easier if you are finding it harder to get out and about – you can pay your bills from home over the internet, you do not have to go to the Post box to post the letters you write.

Write an e mail and just press a button and the mail is at its destination in a matter of minutes. Receive a reply to your e mail much quicker than waiting for a reply to a letter posted by you.

Talk to friends far away without expensive long distance bills. Read newspapers from home over the internet. You could even order your groceries from the local supermarket and have them delivered if you cannot get to the shops. Check availability and compare prices for any major purchases you intend to make from the comfort of home

instead of trekking around the shops.

The uses a computer can be put to are endless. When you use your computer there will be times when you need help with this new technology. Meetings are held weekly at Caloundra on Saturdays and Buderim on Wednesdays, and for the North Coast the Club holds monthly meetings at Yandina on the third Wednesday of each month (excluding Dec). Sunshine Coast Computer Club welcomes visitors to come to a meeting to see just what happens at these meetings to see if what is on offer will help them if they become members of the Club. Meetings provide tea and coffee for informal chat time between members.

For reasonable membership fees members have multiple avenues for help and support when needed. It could be just what you need to help you make better use of your computer.

To find out more about when and where the Club meetings are held and how you too can join the Club and get help – Telephone the Club Information Line 54921005, visit the Club Web Site – http://www.sccc.org.au or e mail the Club at sccc@internode.on.net

Talk to a real person

SENIORS ENQUIRY LINE 1300 135 500

Performing Parrots Hobby Home Shows

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Meet our beautiful birds Make friends with parrots Bring a picnic & enjoy it by the dam Bring a camera & have your photo taken Learn how clever & intelligent these birds are

Ph: 5438 7719

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Safe and sound on the ground – 80 year old May Boothby celebrates her birthday with a tandem sky dive

Bonus for working seniors LEGISLATION introduced into Parliament last month will support older Australians on the age pension to stay connected to the workforce through a new, more generous Work Bonus.

The new Work Bonus is set to commence on 1 July this year and will encourage older Australians to continue contributing their skills and knowledge by remaining in the workforce.

Under the new rules age pensioners will be able to earn up to $250 a fortnight without it being assessed as income under the income test.

Pensioners will also be able to build up any unused amount of their $250 fortnightly bonus in an ‘income bank’ to a total of $6,500.

The ‘income bank’ can be used to exempt future earnings from the pension income test, so that a pensioner could earn up to $6,500 a year extra without it affecting their pension. This could be from regular work each fortnight or, for example, over a six week period before Christmas.

Any unused amount of the income bank can be carried forward across years.

Retirement units available now From $180,000- $285,000 Relax and enjoy your own coastal retirement in a Churches of Christ Care retirement village. We have limited two-bedroom plus flexi-room units DYDLODEOH DW %ULELH ,VODQG 9LOODJH ă %RQJDUHH DQG WZR EHGURRP XQLWV DW :RRULP 9LOODJH ă EHDFKVLGH DW :RRULP

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Churches of Christ Care is a leading not-for-profit organisation in Queensland active in the areas of early childhood services, child protection, social and affordable housing, retirement living, community aged care, and residential aged care. Everyone is welcome to call on our help and we will support you or your loved one based on our Christian values of caring for others. Churches of Christ Care is a division of Churches of Christ in Queensland.

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Dorothy Skene (91) and Litzi Spenser (90) ready to do battle on the greens at Noosa Heads Bowls Club

Now is your time to live life INDEPENDENCE, lifestyle and support. These are the common links to Live Life Villages of Maleny Grove, Samford Grove and Brookland at Robertson.

Awarded Sunshine Coast Regional Architect 2011 House of the Year, ecologically designed Maleny Grove located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland was officially opened late last year by Live Life Villages Ambassador and former Olympian Dawn Fraser.

Designed with possible future needs in mind, Maleny Grove offers environmental features of cross ventilation, thermal chimneys for expelling and capturing warm air as required, solar hot water with gas boosters, and rainwater harvesting making the decision to Live Life easy. Local resident and award winning architect, David Gole of Riddel Architecture, converted the Live Life Village vision for Maleny Grove into beautiful north east facing living areas capturing light and breezes feature 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom plus study and 2 bedroom plus multipurpose room allowing you the freedom of lifestyle choices. Energy efficient lighting, well appointed kitchen with glass

splash back, European appliances, direct entry from remote access lock up garage, selection of floor coverings together with security screens, blinds and curtain linings are standard.

“I always enjoy coming to Maleny Grove” Dawn said “it embraces the unique Maleny lifestyle and the services and support available to resident which enables them to maximize their independence and the opportunity of new friendships”.

The warm and welcoming Clubhouse is a gathering location for social activities offering resident lounge, billiards, gym, arts and craft, library and computer areas, as well as alfresco BBQ area. Maleny Grove offers peace of mind with 24 hour Personal Emergency Response System as well as a Care Facilitator to assist you as your needs change.

Located just minutes to shops, churches, public transport and medical facilities, Maleny Grove offers the best of both worlds of an ideal lifestyle in an enviable location. To find out more or arrange an inspection call 1300 55 65 75.

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The residents’ fete

CHURCHES of Christ Care’s Bribie Island Retirement Village’s annual village fete is always a fun packed day, with many residents, staff and family members getting involved and contributing towards this a successful day.

The fete is held in May each year, and this year it is being coordinated by the Fete Committee consisting of volunteer resi-

dents. Retirement Village Coordinator Karen Tibbits, who will oversee and support the fete, said a Fete Committee was established in the village to plan and manage the event.

“The members on the committee are residents living in the village, with many other residents also attending meetings and helping out on an informal basis,” Ms Tibbits

said. “Residents are always encouraged to join the Fete Committee or become a volunteer on the day.”

The months leading up to the fete are a very busy time for all – with lots of residents making jams, creating craft items, sewing, collecting bric-a-brac and books, propagating plants to sell on the day, collecting donated raffle prizes, selling raffle tick-

ets within the village and out in the community, and generally helping with the overall organising of the event.

“In addition to the residents’ stalls we also invite a selection of stallholders from the community to join in,” Ms Tibbits continued.

“At the fete last year we had stalls such as health and massage, artificial plants and flowers, mobil-

Churches of Christ Care’s Bribie Island Retirement Village coordinator Karen Tibbits (middle) with the Fete Committee.

Tranquil homes in the heart of Palmwoods from $249,000

ity scooters, coaching services and much more.

“This year we will have continuous entertainment, fire truck displays, food stalls, a vintage display, and a jumping castle for the kids along with face painting, Jazz the Clown and lots more.

“Last year we raised $9,000, and the residents decided to use this money towards beautifying the pond that is overlooked from the Clubhouse deck.

This year we’re hoping to raise even more to cover expenses needed for the completion of the pond restoration project.”

The public are invited to donate towards this fundraising cause – whether it is bric-a-brac for the stall holders to sell, prizes that can be raffled or a monetary donation.

The village greatly appreciates any support or contributions, and donations can be dropped off to Karen Tibbits at

Churches of Christ Care’s Bribie Island Retirement Village.

If any organisation wishes to sponsor a stall, please also contact Karen Tibbits.

The Bribie Island Retirement Village fete will take place on 7 May and is open to the public from 8.00am to 12.00noon. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Bribie Island Retirement Village currently has a select number of quality, fully refurbished units for sale including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom plus flexi villas. Recently we introduced some new flexible purchase options, providing a range of options to suit your individual needs from a lower entry price option to a no exit fee option.

For more information or to view any of these units, contact Karen Tibbits on (07) 3410 3708.

I’m retired – goodbye tension, hello pension!

RETIRE TO O THE COUNTRY With h Alpacas over the fence and a green hill rising behind you, it feels eels very much like the country at Palmwoods woods Garden Village.

This green, quiet and secure retirement estate is a short walk to the e township of Palmwoods, and close to Nambour ambour and the Sunshine Plaza.

VILLA LIFESTYLE

Two bedroom homes are available from $249,000, with three bedroom homes priced from $334,000.

Activities at Palmwoods Gardens include water aerobics, craftwork, table tennis, bingo and indoor bowls. As they say, “Come for the lifestyle and stay for the care.”

CHOICE OF 3 HOMES from $185k UMB10782-B

Maroochy River Over 50’s Home Park Easy care lifestyle, close to all services - Doctor, Chemist, IGA & Hotel. Only 3km’s to Sunshine Plaza & Bowls Club.

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Retirement Tourism Qld to woo Grey Nomads to the outback

A STATE parliamentary committee has recommended that Tourism Queensland review its marketing strategies to attract more ‘grey nomads’ to regional areas.

A report, tabled recently, has made 19 recommendations including grants to help local tourism bodies better market their regions.

The committee found that grey nomads are particularly important for regional areas. They are a specific niche market that caters towards older travellers and this market is only likely to increase as Australia’s population ages.

Although grey nomads appear to spend less per day than other tourists, they tend to take longer holidays and spend time in regional areas.

For some small regional and rural communities, grey nomads are likely to be very important tourists.

To assess the habits and needs of grey nomads in relation to employment while travelling through Queensland, Tourism Queensland has developed an online poll. Go to www.qtic.com.au and fill in your details.

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Seniors welcome proposed disability insurance scheme NATIONAL Seniors Australia supports the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released as part of the Productivity Commission’s draft report into disability care and support.

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said the NDIS was long overdue in a hugely underfunded sector.

“The NDIS has been likened to a Medicare type scheme where all Australians would get long term and lifetime support if they acquired a significant disability,’’ he said.

“National Seniors is pleased that the Productivity Commission has acknowledged the underfunding, and often unfair, fragmented and inefficient disability care sector that we have in Australia.”

O’Neill said the draft report was a good starting point, but many more questions needed to be answered.

“National Seniors believes the new scheme should be designed in

such a way that it can be readily extended at some future date to include further categories of disabilities, including those re-

sulting from the natural process of ageing,’’ he said. “We are interested to know how these systems will interact and how

they will interface with the health care system and the aged care systems.”

National Seniors Australia made a submission to

the Productivity Commission’s draft report into disability care and support in September 2010.

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Sanctuary Park Retirement Village, Nambour is nestled in tranquil rainforest in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Our final stage has now been released with most homes overlooking either the rainforest or lagoon. If you prefer a choice of brand new villas, call us to arrange an inspection.

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Great turn out for freehold retirement community open day settled before the 30 th June 2011.

This proved tempting enough so see a home sold and others are now in negotiation.

Pebble Beach Community is at 210 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point. It offers quality brand new 2 and 3 bedroom freehold retirement homes with prices starting from $329,950. You can visit Pebble Beach online at www.pebblebeach.com.au

PEBBLE Beach retirement community in Sandstone Point near Bribie Island opened the doors of many of its homes on Friday the 25 th March. The Open Day attracted over 50 visitors – many active over 50’s investigating their retirement options. Enabling them to have a ‘sneak peek’ into life at the community with many of the existing residents homes opening their homes and meeting visi-

tors over an afternoon tea.

The latest stage in the development has also just been completed so as well as existing homes and the display home, residents also received an exclusive first preview of what was coming up for grabs.

The developer (UDIA award winning Parker Property Group) came to the party with an outstanding $10,000 cash back offer on new homes

Is texting testing, or TWTG (The Way To Go)?

SPOTTED in the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper, under the heading Texting for Golden Oldies, was the following.

‘This was sent to us by a senior who knows a little about texting and, jealous of the shorthand used by young ‘uns, decided to invent some phrases for those of more advanced years: ATD: At The Doctor’s; BFF: Best Friend’s Funeral; FWIW: Forgot Where I Was; GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low; HGBM: Had Good Bowel Movement; OMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas; WAITT: Who Am I Talking To?; WTFA: Wet The Furniture Again; WWNO: Walker Wheels Need Oil; OAO: Over And Out.’ For a bit of fun, why not try to add to the list, to HKTBA (Help Keep The Brain Active)? To get you started, how about: CLICP: Car Lost In Car Park; WATSQL: Why All Talking So Quietly Lately; WAMT: Where Are My Teeth; PTLLL: Pension Too Low Low Low; *z#3: forgot my glasses.

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REMEMBER old folks are worth a fortune – with silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet and gas in their stomachs.

I have become a little older since I saw you last and a few changes have come into my life. Frankly, I have become a frivolous old girl. I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me out of bed. Then I go to see John. Next it’s time for Uncle Toby to come along. Followed by Billy T. They leave and Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn’t like to stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint. After such a busy day I’m really tired and going to go to bed with Johnny Walker. What a life!

Oh yes, I’m also flirting with Al Zymer. P.S. The preacher came the other day. He said that at my age I should be thinking about hereafter. I told him, Oh I do, all the time. No matter where I am, if I’m in the parlour, upstairs, in the kitchen or down in the basement, I ask myself; Now what am I hereafter.

At Sunstone gardens - live the lifestyle you deserve!

YOU’VE worked hard in life, so when Sunstone Gardens becomes your new home you’ll be living in a world class Resort where every day feels like a weekend. The most up-to-date over 50s community, Sunstone Gardens offers the best in lifestyle facilities, likeminded neighbours, tranquility and a prized location all within walking distance to the charming town centre of Maleny. Set amongst 14 landscaped acres in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Sunstone Gardens’ private screened entry and landscaped streets perfectly frame the 138 free standing two and three bedroom manufactured homes that make up this unique master planned community.

Sunstone Gardens is a gated precinct boasting wide private roads, electronic vehicle access and resident on-site management. The newly released RV sites have firmly cemented Sunstone Gardens’ reputation as a first class Over 50’s Resort that caters for the diverse lifestyle needs of Aussie baby boomers.

Living at Sunstone Gardens is made easy! At Sunstone Gardens you can purchase a modern brand new two or three bedroom home, for only a fraction of what you would pay in the suburbs. At Sunstone Gardens, we make (dreams possible because we make them affordable. You even have the opportunity to personalise your new home. The creators of Sunstone Gardens have developed and operated over 50s Resorts since 1980. Choose from 7 different architecturally designed floor plans, incorporating finishes and inclusions usually sold as upgrades. All designs are engineer approved and integrate a single accessible carport. Furthermore, every home at Sunstone Gar-

dens comes standard with a statutory building guarantee. For those who simply wish to store their RV’s and boats in the storage compound, you can!

However, storage space is subject to availability.

Best of all your right to reside in your home and to enjoy all the facilities at Sunstone Gardens is protected by Queensland State Government legislation, giving you peace of mind and security knowing your lifestyle is assured.

You’ll be amazed at the choice of Resort facilities on offer at Sunstone Gardens. The million-dollar country club featuring a huge grand ballroom, theatrical stage, 23 seat cinema, private gymnasium, library/meeting room, snooker parlour, two dining areas and a fully equipped workshop will become the centre of your social life. Add to this a three rink bowling green, barbecue pavilion, heated outdoor swimming pool and spa which will ensure you live life to the full. You’ll be spoilt for choice when you make the move to Sunstone Gardens. Best of all, the Resort facilities are maintained in exceptional working order by qualified and experienced staff.

In order to experience for yourself the lifestyle that is Sunstone Gardens, please pick up the phone and call our TOLL FREE number 1800 193 177 and obtain a FREE information kit. Alternatively, visit us at www.livinggems.com.au. Otherwise, you can simply just pop in for a chat and a cup of coffee at 23 Macadamia Drive, Maleny, Queensland 4552. We are open seven (7) days and we look forward to welcoming you to a new lifestyle soon.

Observations on Growing Older YOUR kids are becoming you and you don’t like it...but your grandchildren are perfect!

Going out is good. Coming home is better!

When people say you look “great”...they add “for your age!”

You forget names ... but it’s OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!

The 2 kilos you wanted to lose is now 12 and you have a better chance of losing your keys than the 12 kilos.

Your spouse is counting on you to re-

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member things you don’t remember.

The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don’t care to do them anymore.

Your spouse sleeps better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than he does in bed.

It’s called his “pre-sleep”.

You used to say, “I hope my kids get married. Now, “I hope they STAY married!”

You read 100 pages into a book before you realise you’ve already read it.

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There’s never been a better time to select your retirement villa at Edgewater Village. Enjoy the peace and natural ambience that no other village has yet managed to copy. Choose from a pet friendly home high on the hill or six homes with lake frontage. All budgets are catered for with prices ranging from $218,000 to $399,000.

PH: 5448 4950 171 David Low, BLI BLI www.edgewaterblibli.com.au • email: info@edgewaterblibli.com.au Sonny and Merla Chaplin recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at their daughter Linda’s home in Cooroibah. They were married in Caloundra on the 31st March 1951, and moved to Tewantin in 1952, where the Chaplin Family ran the ice works, soft drink factory and professional fishing and prawning businesses. In 1979 they relocated to Nth Stradbroke Island where Sonny continued fishing and spanner crabbing, and then, when the old man of the sea decided to call it a day in 2005, he and wife Merla returned to Caloundra to enjoy their retirement. Their family continued to grow over the years, with 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grand children, who helped them celebrate their special anniversary.

Older women go back to work

WOMEN aged over 45 have increased their workforce participation from 47 per cent to 78 per cent in three decades, much faster than younger women, and doubled their share of hours worked.

The trend of women retiring at an earlier age than men has also dramatically narrowed, with the gap now just under two years, according to a Productivity Commission report.

In 1979 only 47 per cent of women aged 45-54 worked, as against 92 per cent of men. By 2009, this gap had narrowed significantly, with 78 per cent of mature women working, a workforce participation rate just 10 per cent behind men.

With their children at school or having left the nest, women aged 45-54 work the highest average hours of any age group of women.

The commission said women aged 45-64 now contributed 15 per cent of all hours of paid work, up from 6 per cent in 1979.

The report attributed the growth to greater social acceptance, diversity of household living arrangements and the growth of part-time and flexible employment.

It also found a strong link between higher education levels and women working beyond 45. Women with caring responsibilities or a long-term health problem were far less likely to work, with a quarter of women citing poor health as the reason for retirement.

The boost in the number of mature-aged women working has also come in areas that did not traditionally employ women, such as the energy, trade, IT and telecommunications sectors.

Although Australia ranks above the OECD average, it lags New Zealand (82 per cent) and Britain (80 per cent), when it comes to involving mature women in the workforce, coming 18th out of 33.

Courtesy: Sydney Morning Herald

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Retirement

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beginnings Travelling seniors go back to work

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GREY nomads … your country needs you! Or at least it needs some of the skills and work ethic you have acquired over a lifetime of hard slog.

Yup, it’s time to fold up the camp chairs, put away the stubby holder and the fishing rod and get back to the coalface. It seems that Generation X, Y, Z and all the rest just can’t cope so it’s “hi ho, hi ho, off to work we go” … or

at least that’s the thinking in some quarters.

Indeed, the Queensland Government has officially declared that grey nomads could be the answer to the ongoing skill shortages in regional Queensland.

“Caravanning grey nomads play an extremely important role in regional Queensland’s tourism industry travelling on average for six months or more

Lovely new 3 bedroom waterside homes from $369,000 RETIRE TO THE COAST Large two bedroom homes are also available, from $279,000, and on-going care is offered within the resort should you or your partner need it.

This secluded community is close to Coolum beach and township, with spacious new three bedroom waterside homes very reasonably priced from $369,000.

At Coolum Waters you can live the quiet life or join a welcoming group of residents in activities including water aerobics, snooker, bingo and indoor bowls.

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Relax in your own garden only metres from a pristine tidal estuary brimming with fish at the beautiful Coolum Waters retirement resort.

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during a single trip,” says the Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, Desley Boyle. “These people are usually recently retired and come from professional or trade backgrounds – what we say to them is ‘stay longer in regions where their skills are needed’.”

She says there is currently a particularly high demand for skilled labour in flood affected regions of the state.

“It is a great time for travelling grey nomads to use their skills in these areas while also funding their highway adventures,” Ms Boyle says. “Travellers are finding skills they have had for years are suddenly in demand in a regional towns, turning a stay of weeks into months.”

The prospect of picking up a bit of extra cash will hold some appeal for many grey nomads – even those who thought they’d clocked on for the last time.

And Department of Employment and Trainingcommissioned research would seem to suggest that most nomads agree.

According to the Queensland Grey Nomads: Profiling a Potential Workforce report, some 56.7% of those interviewed were interested in undertaking paid work of some form while travelling … and more than half were interested in undertaking voluntary work.

The report also revealed that retirees were particularly interested in finding paid or volunteer work along major tourist routes such as The Pacific Way, Capricorn, Warrego and Matilda Highways. Incidentally, an estimated 913,000 visitors stayed in a Queensland caravan park or camp ground over the past year … a 4% increase on last year. Now that’s quite a potential workforce.

Holidays … who needs them?

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Claremont Resort offers the best in retirement living

CLAREMONT Resort Park Ridge has commenced selling homes in the latest stage of the community, south of Brisbane.

Pet friendliness is something which sets Claremont ahead of the competition in every aspect. Every block at Claremont is pet friendly & there are no block premiums to pay. At Claremont, you can walk your dog anywhere within the resort & socialise at your leisure. When puppy passes, we encourage you to adopt a new 4 legged family manner The first release is limited to 23 homes and as every Claremont design can be customised to suit, buyers had best be quick to snap one up. $100.00 secures a block Standard features include five-star energy rating, wall and roof insulation, tinted windows, two inverter airconditioners, rainwater tank, two toilets, remote garage and custom-built kitchen with St. George appliances, including a dishwasher.

The new homes are priced from $300,000 and feature standard fittings as well as nine-foot ceilings to make the most of the Queensland lifestyle.

Excitement is also building at the resort, as an extensive fitness centre with gas heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, and gym and snooker room is under construction.

Offering the best in all aspects of over 50s resortstyle living, Claremont dispels the major fears retirees wish to avoid when considering resort living.

There are no deferred management fees, no exit fees, so 100 per cent capital gain goes to the homeowner.

At Claremont, roads are wider, blocks are bigger, and the homes are much bigger (up to 211sq m) than typically found in over 50s resorts.

There are no duplexes, only large free-standing, steelframed homes (up to 211sq m) on bigger (306sq m350sq m), fenced, pet-friendly blocks.

Claremont Resort, 431 Park Ridge Road, Park Ridge.

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Retirement

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Included amongst the approximately 100 attendees, and shown pictured at an evening reception, were Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) members (l-r) Julia Gamble of the Noosa Society; Wilhelmina Walshaw, chairman Gold Coast Society; chairman Jane Dalziell, also of the Noosa Society, and Helen Milne, chairman of the Sunshine Coast Society.

The aims of the volunteer-run organisation are the promotion and advancement of aesthetic education; the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts, and the preservation of the country’s cultural and artistic heritage. Anyone with an interest in the arts, or who wishes to develop an interest in the arts, is welcome to join.

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New construction underway at Oasis Retirement Resort Buderim

RECENT increase in buyer demand has resulted in the release of 13 new units at Oasis Retirement Resort, 22 Power Rd, Buderim.

Units in this next release range from our popular 2 bedroom Malibu design to our top of the range Maui with 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms and large double garage.

All units are brick or rendered block construction and offer roof insulation, 5000L slimline water tank pumped into the home, solar hot water, reverse-cycle split system air-conditioning unit, flyscreens, covered patio, landscaped gardens and a fully fenced yard completes the picture.

The Maui and Oceanic designs offer a superb gourmet kitchen with granite or caesarstone benchtops, stainless steel dishwasher, oven, hotplate and rangehood, complimented with a 2 pack finish to kitchen cupboards and drawers.

The resort offers a friendly, village-style atmosphere with all the comforts of a holiday resort. The large beautifully landscaped heated swimming pool, with lap area, and spa provides a wonderful spot for entertaining family and friends. Connected by a large outdoor entertaining and barbeque area the community hall has seating for over 300. Additional features of the community hall are the large, wellappointed kitchen, full size billiard table, library, wall mounted flat screen television with dvd collection, stage area, dance floor and a baby grand piano!

You can relax on your private patio or join other residents in one of the many activities available, the choice is yours. Activities include; water aerobics, cards, scrabble, jigsaw, indoor bowls, shopping, just to name a few. Special interest social groups include; craft, cooking, gardening, travel, quilting, snooker and billiards, weekend getaways on the resort bus, happy hours, singing, dancing and lots more!

Come and see for yourself and enjoy a cup of coffee beside our lagoon pool. Our friendly sales staff can show you the range of top quality homes and invite you to inspect our display units. There is something for everyone!

Oasis Retirement Resort at Buderim is conveniently located to enter the Sunshine Motorway, three major shopping centres, including Buderim Village and easy access to all the attractions that the beautiful Sunshine Coast has to offer. We offer a wonderful lifestyle for the over 50’s. Call today on 07-54561300 to find out more about Oasis Retirement Resorts. You might just decide to come and join us too!

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Retirement

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Waiting for their dream villa at Sanctuary Park COL and Roma have been travelling around Australia in their caravan since they sold their house last November.

Currently house-sitting for friends in Peachester, north west of Caloundra, the couple are eagerly waiting to move into their new villa at Churches of Christ Care’s Sanctuary Park Retirement Village in Nambour.

“We are both really excited, we have been moving around for the past six months so it will be won-

Sanctuary Park Retirement Community’s Clubhouse is set amongst the rainforest and is home to an array of social activities and celebrations

derful to finally settle when we move in on May 13,” Col said.

After visiting Churches of Christ Care’s Sanctuary Park Retirement Village early last year, Col and Roma were struck by how open the village was, and said they were instantly attracted to it.

“All the other villages we visited were fenced in at the back, and you felt as if you were closed in,” Roma said.

“But at Sanctuary Park it’s so open and you are right

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next to nature and amongst the rainforest.”

Travelling around Australia after retirement was something the Queensland couple always wanted to do, but living out west made it difficult to leave the house.

“Coming from Kilcoy we lived on acreage, so every time we went away our land would get overgrown,” Col said.

“And when we were away we would be thinking, ‘I hope the place is okay’ – security was always in the back of our minds. Then we would come home and the grass would be out of control, and it would be a huge job just to get everything up to scratch again.

“When we move into Sanctuary Park, it will be great to just close the door, tell someone we’re off and not have to worry.”

Before deciding on a twobedroom plus study villa at Sanctuary Park, the couple thought about buying a smaller house.

“But then you always run the risk of loud neighbours or troubled rentals nearby,” Col continued.

“But at Sanctuary Park we will be amongst likeminded people and with the opportunity to make great friends. “It suits us down to the ground. We know this will be our last move, and we know it will be the right one.”

Sanctuary Park Retirement Village currently consists of 35 beautiful villas (some stand alone homes), and Stage 3a, almost at completion, will see an additional 18 units added to the village. The total number for this unique location will only be 71 so there are limited opportunities to live in this beautiful environment.

The final stage has just been released due to overwhelming demand, and expressions of interest are now being accepted.

There is no need to sell your home before securing the unit of your choice at Sanctuary Park.

With our exclusive expression of interest program, you can secure the first right of refusal for a limited time while you consider your options.

Another choice for you to consider is our flexible purchase options with a range of financial alternatives, giving you the freedom to choose between retaining more funds to spend now on lifestyle benefits like travel; or alternatively pay a higher ingoing contribution and pay no exit fees when you eventually leave.

Our Retirement Village Coordinator Debra Winter will be pleased to take you through the display unit and the community centre, and on a personalised tour of the village. For an appointment phone Debra on (07) 5476 4657.

Here’s 20 good reasons to consider the move to Laguna Estate today!

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2. Plenty of new friends to meet.

3. Organised social events and outings.

4. Flat grounds for easy walking.

• Billiards Room • renovations:5. New 24 hour emergency call system.

• 3 Swimming Pools New Dining Room, Coffee 6. Courtesy bus.

• 3 Community Centres 7. Terrace, Library.

8. Bar, BBQSnooker areas.

• Boat & Caravan Storgae Room, Movie 9. Theatrette, Billiards Room.

New Professional Suite • Indoor & Outdoor Bowls 10. and Three swimming pools.

• Regular Security Patrols New Administration Offices.

11. Three Community Centres.

• Aldi Shopping Centre • Plenty of new friends to meet 12. Boat & Caravan Storage. & Bakery around the corner • Organised Social events & Outings 13. Indoor and Outdoor Bowls.

• Walk to Resturants & Cafes • Flat grounds for easy walking 14. Regular security patrols.

• Close to Noosa River • 24 Hour Emergency Call System 15. Aldi Shopping Centre around the corner.

• Klms of Scenic Walking Paths • your home care Bakery.

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Roma and Col are currently eagerly awaiting the completion of their villa at Sanctuary Park

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How does a Baby Boomer return to the workforce? plete your goal. Check what possible further education you would require, and if it can be used in your current job, apply to your current company to see if they would assist you in this goal – if it is beneficial to your current employer, it may cost less! Realise that you might have to change salary levels, locations, and workloads in order to get into a new field, as not every job has the same

requirements.

Research the positions you’d like to move into by going to career-expos.

These give you a chance to talk to the people within the careers, and see if they would be right for you. A good online resource for a variety of ideas and information on health, finance and travel is www.babyboomers. com.au. (This article is a fact sheet available on the website.)

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FOR most of us, the days of a ‘job for life’ were really already over. Employment is now far more uncertain, and everyone is probably finding the need to change roles with their employers.

Changing careers can often be a very daunting process, but it can also give you a breath of fresh air in trying something completely new. Very often further education will be required or the need to acquire a collection of new skills. Seeing what skills you can transfer to your new career often makes this process a lot easier, as it means you don’t have to start directly from square one.

Many Baby Boomers have had a selection of careers or jobs rather than one solid path, which makes it easier to change your career, as it means that you have a variety of skills that can be used in a selection of professions.

Being close to 50 or beyond is no longer a period of winding down to full retirement – in fact, some people say 50 is the new 30. Whatever, it’s never too late to try something new. This could just be the beginning of a new adventure in your life.

If you want to change your career make a list of the tasks that you like (A) and dislike (B), and see what careers have the most of column A, and the least of column B. Note your current skills to see which ones you can take to your next career, as this will help determine if you need further education in order to com-

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Heritage Caloundra has something for everyone

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aloundra has a rich and varied his tory starting with the indigenous people who lived there long before the Europeans arrived; the area is still home to many Aboriginal sacred sites. The first European to sight the Caloundra area was Captain James Cook who noted and named the Glass House Mountains in May 1770.

European settlers began to arrive in 1862.

During the 1880s Caloundra began to acquire its reputation as a seaside resort and the first hotel was built in 1885 on Shelley Beach.

Whether you find pleasure in great shopping, beautiful beaches, cruising out into Moreton Bay Marine Park or you love to seek out the heritage of an area you’ll find something to interest you in Caloundra.

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The Old Caloundra Lighthouse THE original Caloundra Lighthouse, the oldest building in the area, was once in danger of disappearing forever. After its second rescue it is now safely back home in its original position in Caloundra.

The Caloundra light was established in 1896 and is the typical Queensland tower; a timber frame with corrugated zinc cladding. A single keeper’s cottage was built adjacent to the light and it was connected to Brisbane by phone. This light served both as a harbour light and a coastal light directing traffic towards the North West Channel into Moreton Bay. The first keeper, Carl Walter

Edlundh was assisted by his daughter Florence.

Born in Stockholm, he was a seafarer who from 1869 sailed all over the world, arriving in Queensland in 1881 were he served the coastal trade before becoming a pilot in Moreton Bay. From here he served on many Southern Queensland lights finally ending up as the keeper at Caloundra in 1896 with his wife, a Queensland woman whom he had married in 1882. In 1912 it was recorded that they had nine children, 3 boys and 6 fine girls.

In 1910, the light was upgraded from a fixed kerosene light to an incandescent vapour

kerosene lamp, the first of its type in Queensland.

This was converted in 1942 to 240 volt mains power with a petrol engine generating set as a standby.

In 1967, a new signal tower and lighthouse was erected next to the old lighthouse on Canberra Terrace. The old light was finally discontinued in 1968 where it remained until 1970 when the threat of demolition prompted the Golden Beach Power Boat Club to act. The lighthouse was relocated to Woorim Park adjacent to their new clubhouse site. The Friends of Caloundra Lighthouses spokesman, Roger Todd, says the two landmarks should open to the public within months.

Photo Courtesy of Sunshine Coast Libraries

The Centaur AHS47 Centaur Hospital Ship, prominently marked with red crosses, painted white with green lines to identify her as an Australian hospital ship, was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sank somewhere off Cape Moreton on the morning of 14 May, 1943. With 363 people on board it sank soon after and only 64 people survived.

The survivors spent 36 hours in the water before the USS Mugford DD-389 located the survivors. Sister Savage was the only female nurse of 12 who survived and was able to give a factual account of the terrible incident. Both Caloundra Headland and Point Danger have memorials to the Centaur. People gather on the anniversary to pay respect to the medical personnel and defence force members who lost their lives on board the ill fated Centaur.

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Photo Courtesy of Sunshine Coast Libraries An aeroplane used for joy flights nose dived onto Kings Beach, Caloundra after attempting to land in soft sand, ca 1926. The plane was eventually righted on Kings Beach and transported to Bribie Island where it was able to take off.

Heritage Surf Legends of Caloundra

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MA and Pa Bendall were two of the world’s oldest surf board riders around 1965. Both took up surfing late in life (Ma at 50 and Pa at 51) at Moffat Beach, Caloundra, but quickly became somewhat eccentric identities at all the major surfing contests on the east coast.

The couple were among the first surfers to ride waves in Caloundra in the late 1950s, earning fame in Australia and Hawaii.

Pa died in 1973 and Ma in 2001, aged 91.

The annual Pa and Ma Bendall Memorial surfing contest, one of the oldest in Australia, is held in their honour and was held back in February at Dicky Beach.

Harmony Lodge Flats (see pictured) were owned by Majorie Bendall and were situated on the corner of the Esplanade and Leeding Terrace at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra.

Breast Wishes An Uplifting Musical Tuesday June 21, 7.30pm

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ALFRED Ernest Round started a Fleet Boat Hire business at Bulcock Beach in the early1920s to cater for recreational fishermen. His boats were based at the eastern end of the beach, near his house ‘Kookaburraon’ which was situated on the Esplanade. He later converted his house into the Anchorage Flats. Mr Round, who was known locally as

“Tubby” Round, built many houses and commercial buildings in the Caloundra area. Merv Hodgson took over the business in 1937 and called the boat hire business the Cream of Boats Fleet. Mr Round’s neighbours, the Seib family subsequently bought the business, which was eventually called Spring’s Boat Hire.

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Echoes of Endinburgh Wednesday June 29, 11am (Morning Tea at 10am)

The Queensland Police Pipes & Drums has been long celebrated as one of Australia’s finest pipe band exponents. They have performed at numerous International Festivals including the 57th Edinburgh

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VIEW looking west down Bulcock Street with the Amusu Theatre to the right.

The theatre was built on the corner of Bulcock St & Knox Avenue for the Page family, owners of Page Furnishing in Pomona. The theatre changed its name to The Strand in 1937. The old theatre was demolished in February 1979 and a new shopping complex was constructed on the site and opened in October 1980, also named The Strand.

Military Tattoo in 2006, “Beating of Retreat” in the Royal Castle grounds and more recently at the 2010 60th Edinburgh Military Tattoo held in Sydney.

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La w, F inance & Y OU Law Finance YOU Aussie Dollar Cruising Into the Wild Blue Yonder WHEN talking about the movement of currencies it can become quite complicated, and so most people give up trying to understand it.

The reality is that curren-

cies are more often than not driven by the demand of certain other currencies, and are also able to be manipulated. Whenever there is a major movement in value it can often

be explained , with the value of hindsight, by looking at what major influences were present at the time. It may be global influence or just regional.

At other times currencies are manipulated by way of major economic movement, or government intervention.

The Aussie dollar has struggled on for a good many years, mostly lagging behind it’s predicted expectations. In more recent times our dollar strengthened against the “greenback”, to the point where we achieved parity and now seems to be rising into the wild blue yonder. The experts believe our dollar will trade in the range 105-110 for the next 12-18 months. Our latest record dollar movements have been brought about largely by the US treasury themselves.

In last year’s State of The Union speech by Barak Obama, on 27th Jan 2010, he hinted that the US was

going to manufacture their way out of the economic hole they had created for themselves.

There are a number of ways that governments try and break through the debt cycle that creates a recession and one of the most popular is to inflate their way out of it - but that was never going to work with this one. There was a general consensus that the US would manufacture their way out of it.

This included building, or in some cases rebuilding, infrastructure.

An early sign about how serious they were was when Caterpillar (the earthmoving equipment manufacturer) were coaxed back home. They had been manufacturing offshore in Japan and Korea for over 20 years and has now been brought home and split between two states for their base.

It’s all fine to manufacture but you then have to sell it to make your profit and it’s hard to sell your wares

when your currency is so high! This is where the US treasury comes in and starts “printing money”.

All the fuss about the US buying back its own Bonds not so long ago was really about devaluing their dollar to make their goods more competitive. That’s really what printing money is.

So our meteoric currency rise was really brought about by the US themselves and overall will probably be viewed as a good thing. You can actually buy stuff now in Australia made in the US! Have a look in Bunnings.

At the end of the day the currency movement is not going to affect your investments greatly in the short term. It’s more a macro-economic issue and we still need to invest in good Australian companies.

When investing your super/pension funds you need a balance of Australian and international shares, along with defensive interest based invest-

ments that will get you through the tough times.

At this point coming out of long downturn that we had it is time to take a hard look at your funds and set them for the medium to long term. Challenge yourself and review your options.

For more Information contact Tim Maher at Maher Digby Securities Pty Ltd - Financial Advisers – AFSL No. 230559 (see advert Page 3). Ph: 07 5441 1266 or visit our w e b s i t e www.maherdigby.com.au While every care has been taken in the preparation of this document

Maher Digby makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any statement in it including without limitation, any forecasts. This document has been prepared for, the purpose of providing general information, without taking inN:\SSC May 2011\April 2011 Aussie Dollar.docxto account any individual objectives, financial situation or needs. You should assess whether the information is appropriate for you and consider talking with your financial adviser before making an investment decision.

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MAJOR supermarkets spend millions of dollars researching consumer behaviour in order to develop tactics to compel you to buy more in their stores and CHOICE magazine took a look at some of the more common tricks to help you avoid blowing the budget next time you grab your shopping trolley.

The most common path to travel in-store is around the outside perimeter, dipping in and out of the aisles as needed. As a result, the ends of each aisle are the most profitable part of the store.

When you enter a big supermarket, fresh fruit and veg is the first shopping zone. Although it’s not logical to have squashable fruit and veggies as the first items to pack into your trolley, this department is deliberately located to give the supermarket a positive image of being fresh and healthy. People who use the fresh food areas also tend to spend more money in the store overall.

By setting up different “marketplace” areas, our minds are tricked into thinking we’ve visited several different stores rather than a single big shop. Each of these areas has different lighting and sometimes individual counters for service (such as a deli). It’s all about creating a market-like feel. Areas such as the bakery, apart from smelling good, give the impression the supermarket is trustworthy; it’s like they’re saying, ‘you can trust us because we make stuff ’.

Incidental (and unnecessary items) are placed at the checkout to encourage impulse buying and expensive items are situated on the middle shelf as it is at eye height. They want you to view the most expensive products first to then realise that the ones below and above are of lesser quality (though this normally isn’t true).

Have you noticed how there are lots of trolleys but limited baskets? This is another tactic to make us buy more. If we are dragging a trolley around that is very empty, we are more tempted to fill it. So always try and grab a basket if you are doing a quick shop; it will be lighter and easier to use and will save you a few dollars!

In many stores you will be asked if you have a rewards card but it may not be as rewarding to you as you think. A CHOICE magazine evaluation of the various rewards programs available found that most of these programs offer such poor rewards that you generally save less than a dollar per $100 spent, but in return, retailers gain valuable information about your shopping habits.

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THE Maroochydore CWA members will be holding a Biggest Cancer Morning Tea in their hall, Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore on Monday 30th May 2011. Entry $4. Starting time 9.30am.

All welcome. Please come along for a happy fun morning. Great entertainment etc. Contact number 5448 7632.

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RAAF, achieve one star rank and later two star rank. Serving full time with the RAAF for 28 years, Julie is now on the Air Force Active Reserve, available to be called on for specialist task when situations arise and permit.

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Sunshine Coast CHIP Director Margaret Owens said a previous CHIP programme held in Buderim achieved remarkable results.

“We have seen remarkable outcomes for participants in previous sessions on the Sunshine Coast – the CHIP programme follows a simple syllabus that is based on scientific facts and targets the simple things in life that we can change to get immediate results,” Ms Owens said.

In previous programmes on the Sunshine Coast, falls in cholesterol levels have averaged 15%, diastolic blood pressure 10%, triglycerides 7% and the weight loss average has been 2.4-5kg, all within the 30 days of the programme.

The Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) is an educationally intensive 30 day group program that focuses on reducing coronary risk fac-

tors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle changes. The CHIP program is designed to substantially lower levels of blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol, reduce excess weight and lessen depression.

Bill Clinton the former President of the USA who has had heart surgery and stents inserted for clogged coronary arteries is one who has enthusiastically embraced CHIP principles.

Mrs Owens hopes media generated by the presence in Australia of these two practitioners will help to further promote the project. “CHIP has had wonderful, positive, practical results and I’m sure some publicity will help the word get around and will benefit the health of many more people.”

CHIP commences at the Caloundra Uniting Church with four FREE information Sessions where the programme is discussed in detail and where those wishing to join CHIP may register. You are invited to phone one of the numbers below for further information and a free Information Pack, or to book your place at one of the free Information Sessions.

For further information, contact Margaret Owens at 07-5429 6789 or Ivan0412 322 921.

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THE Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed conducted a day trip to Bribie Island as part of their April monthly activity. Forty three members and guests from the Shed travelled by coach to the Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association on Bribie Island. A number of others drove up to meet up with the group. After a welcoming morning tea, visitors split into small groups and were shown around the facilities.

The ‘woodies’ as they are locally known have been operating since 1994 and initially met with a hand-

ful of members in the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. After successful fund raising activities, construction of the first building was possible and this was opened on the 8 April 1997. This is known as the Trevor Peters Building.

With expanding membership, a second workshop was built and officially opened in September 2003. This is known as the Derek Hillier Workshop.

This building was further extended to allow for larger group participation.

The club has a range of lathes, routers, scroll

saws and sanders as well as hand tools. Completed work as well as work in progress on special projects using timber such as camphor laurel was appreciated by the Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed visitors.

The club currently has around 210 members. Activities include wood turning, power carving, relief carving, marquetry, pyrography, toy making, furniture making, scrollwork and finishing techniques. They undertake community projects as well as members can work on their own projects. In addition, other special interest groups conduct activities such as quilting, pottery and lead lighting.

Around 15 different crafts are undertaken in the shared facility.

Beginners, intermediate and advanced wood turning training and tuition on all aspects of activities is carried out on different days of the week. A comprehensive library with manuals, magazines and other reference books are available for use by club members. A large range of timber is available for selection from the wood supply shed.

Club meetings are usually held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 9am to 12 noon. In addition to the annual exhibition in October held in the main gal-

lery of the Community Arts Centre, socials and functions are held for club members and family from time to time. Dinners, barbeques and outings to other wood working clubs and shows are regularly organised. Monthly craft markets are held on the last Sunday of month from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the grounds of the Community Arts Centre. Members work is on display with some for sale. Demonstrations on various techniques including timber slabbing takes place.

An annual exhibition and competition is normally held in October. Dates for this event are yet to be confirmed.

President Rick Thornton said that ‘to accommodate working members, activities were also run on Saturday.’ Various wood working sessions are conducted throughout the month with allocated days and times for special Club activities.

The group were also able to inspect the Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club that have a facility nearby. Members demonstrated some of their lapidary skills which were greatly appreciated. This Club offers a diverse range of interests including silver smithing, silver wrapping, jewellery making, faceting, carving and fossicking. They also undertake field excursions

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Their major event for 2011 will be the Gem Show to be held on 10 and 11 September at the complex.

At lunch time, the Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed group travelled to the Bribie Island RSL for an organised lunch which was enjoyed by all. Then it was back to see the ‘woodies’ at work stopping en route to see some of their beautiful completed work at a local church.

Vice President John Grubb said that ‘interested people were most welcome to visit and join if they decided that the activities attracted their interest.’ The Bribie and District Woodcrafters facility is located at the rear of the Bribie and District Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island.

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Bollywood for Older Babes! Every Monday 6pm $5.

Henna Tattoo Demonstrations (before Bolywood begins) Monday 18th April, 16th May, 20th June.

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Long-term health outcomes of oestrogen-only HRT AN article based on the follow-up results of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) oestrogen-only randomised trial was published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The article looked at the longterm health outcomes for women who had previously undergone hyster-

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Involvement – Valuing the involvement of you and your family/friends in determining how your care will be provided Independence – Enabling you to remain as independent as possible, while providing assistance and encouragement Innovation – We are continually searching for new initiatives to support you and your lifestyle

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sive breast cancer but there was no effect on risk of heart disease, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, hip fracture, colorectal cancer or total mortality. However, when segmenting the women into their different age groups, the results vary. Younger women (aged 50-59) had more favourable health outcomes and a reduction in risk compared to older women (aged 70-79).

For further details of this article and for information on research into women’s health visit the website of the Melbourne-based Jean Hailes Foundation at www.jeanhailes.org.au.

The Value of a Smile A SMILE costs nothing, but gives much. It reaches those who receive without making poorer those who give.

It takes but a moment, but the memory sometimes lasts a lifetime. None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that he can be made richer by it. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary and cheer to the discouraged. A smile is sunshine to the sad and is nature’s best antidote for trouble.

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Older People Urged to Fight The Winter Blues

NOW is the time to take action against the flu virus and illnesses common during the colder winter weather before the temperature drops.

Leading home services provider Home Instead Senior Care is urging older people to make some simple changes to their daily routine, including visiting their local doctor to receive the free influenza vaccine.

The influenza vaccine is free for all individuals aged 65 years and older. Common colds and the flu could be potentially dangerous for young children and older people, as they could develop into pneumonia.

Home Instead Senior Care director Martin Warner said winter illnesses such as the cold and the flu were common during the colder months, but they could be potentially dangerous.

“As people age, their ability to maintain a normal internal body temperature often decreases,” Mr Warner said.

In Australia, there are, on average, 85 deaths and over 4,000 hospitalisations recorded as being due to influenza illness each year.

“Make sure to look out for symptoms such as: fever or chills, exhaustion, aches and pains, headaches and coughing,” Mr Warner said.

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Ensure that you are warmly dressed for the colder weather. Wear layers of clothing to form a protective insulation. The ears, neck and head lose heat rapidly in the cold and should be covered with a hat or scarf.

Home helpers like Home Instead CAREGivers can help you with errands and shopping when the weather is bad and you don’t want to go out.

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RELAX ON NORFOLK – 7 NIGHTS FROM $1169 PP TAKE A BREAK ON NORFOLK – DO AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH AS YOU WANT PACKAGE INCLUDES: RETURN AIRFARES FROM BRISBANE, 7 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION, CAR RENTAL & ½ DAY TOUR

6 Day FORSTER FESTIVITIES

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Cruise to Europe with RACQ Travel

Traditional liner Athena

Athena from Rome on November 15, 2011, bound for Fremantle in Perth, with the 33-night itinerary taking in ports in Italy, Malta, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Thailand and Singapore. This cruise is available from only $4345 per person, twinshare, with the solo supplement in selected cabins down to just 25 per cent.

RACQ Customers can take up this great offer, with no credit card fees and a 10% discount on Travel Insurance. Just contact one of our award winning travel consultants.

Both line voyages between Europe and Australia offer many days at sea for passengers to relax onboard Athena, which served as a trans-Atlantic liner and was purpose-built for ocean cruising.

“A voyage aboard Athena is cruising as it was meant to be, with a sense of the ocean and all its mystery, adventure and nautical traditions, and that special personal touch often lacking in today’s hectic age,” said Classic International Cruises Managing Director, Grant Hunter. “Attentive, old-fashioned service and first-class cuisine are the hallmarks of the Classic Cruising experience,” Mr Hunter added.

Classic International Cruises offers what it calls the ‘Classic Cruising Experience’ where crew escort passengers to their cabins on embarkation and know their names throughout the cruise in an intimate, friendly and relaxed setting.

So let RACQ Travel’s multi-award winning consultants book your next around-the-world cruise. For more information, call RACQ Travel on 07 5443 3306 or visit www.racq.com.au/travel.

Pensioners/Seniors Citizens

Visit Grafton in Northern NSW Enjoy a great holiday package

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MT ISA WINTER TOUR 4-15 June 2011 (12 Days) Cost: A: $2,750.00 & P: $2,720.00 p/p T/S

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

20-26 June 2011 (7 Days) Cost: A: $1,599.00 & P: $1,569.00 p/p T/S

ADELAIDE & THE GHAN 9-26 August 2011 (18 Days) Cost: A: $4,650.00 & Sen. $4,430.00 & Pen. $4,330.00 p/p T/S

NSW COUNTRY WANDERER (WITH SLIM DUSTY CENTRE) 4-15 September 2011 (12 Days) Cost: A: $2,425.00 & P: $2,395.00 p/p T/S

cruise and show on the General Jackson Showboat and experience your stay at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

You will also have the opportunity to visit Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida especially Epcot Centre , “the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” You will also have an opportunity to take an airboat ride through the reeds at

ESCORTED COACH TOURS 12 DAY TASMANIA TOUR Dep: 6th March 2012 From: $2995 Bris, $2795 Syd, $2695 Melb, $4195 Perth Concessions apply. Dinner, Bed & B’fast & sightseeing. Also 11 day air tour available, similar dates & prices.

31 DAY ENGLAND – SCOTLAND – WALES & IRELAND Dep: April to November 2011 – Fares from: $7395 Inc: Return air fares – 4 nts London stopover each way. 21 day tour – 19 b’fasts & 10 dinners. Add: 15 day European Cruise from $6000 & 5 extra nights in London $995 with sightseeing.

ROUND THE WORLD TOURS BRISBANE/USA/CANADA/UK/EUROPE inc air Dep: 31 Aug 2011, 30 Aug 2012 60 days from $15,385 BRISBANE/UK/EUROPE/USA inc air Dep: 7 Sept 2011, 6 Sept 2012 60 days from $14,395

39 DAYS – Free Home Pick Up GRAND CIRCLE YELLOWSTONE to ALASKA Dep: 12 June 2011 & 11th June 2012 – Fares from $10,995 LasVegas, Zion & Bryce Canyons, Salt Lake City, Jackson, Grand Teton N.P. Yellowstone N.P. Rockies, Alaska Hwy, Fair- Banks, Denali N.P. Anchorage, Prince William Sound, Valdez, Haines, Skagway, Inside Passage Cruise, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Yosemite N.P. Inc: Return Air, Taxes, Accom, Sightseeing, Breakfasts.

60 DAYS – Free Home Pick Up GRAND AMERICA & CANADA Dep: 31st August 2011 & 30th August 2012 Fares from $14,495 Visiting LA, USA Westcoast, Yosemite, SFO, Victoria, Vancouver, Canadian Rockies, Mt. Rushmore, Niagara Falls, Autumn Leaves, Boston, New York, Orlando, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.

Inc: Return Airfares, 56 B’fasts, 2 Lunches & 8 Dinners.

20 DAYS USA & CANADA – CALGARY to NEW YORK Dep: 17th September 2011 – Fares from: $5995 t/share Fly to Calgary – visit Montana, Custer’s Battlefield, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Bear Country, Chicago, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Montreal, Autumn Leaves in New Hampshire, Boston, New York. Includes: Airfares, Sightseeing Breakfasts, Coach Travel. Add: Victoria, Vancouver & Rockies – add $2000 Add: New York to Orlando – add $2000 Escorted by Geoff Sampson

34 DAY USA, LONDON, PARIS & EUROPEAN CRUISE

CHRISTMAS IN JULY AT HERVEY BAY 18-22 July 2011 (5 Days) Cost: A: $1,015.00 & P: $985.00 p/p T/S Just 2 rooms left!

NAMBUCCA HEADS TOUR

WONDEROUS CARNARVON GORGE

HUNTER VALLEY GARDEN TOUR

31 July-4 August 2011 (5 Days) Cost: A: $1,225.00 & P: $1,195.00 p/p T/S

3-9 October 2011 (7 Days) Cost: A: $1,385.00 & P: $1,355.00 p/p T/S

19-23 September 2011 (5 Days) Cost: A: $495.00 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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Christmas , Florida At World Discovery, we are sure that this tour will leave you with great friends, wonderful memories and stories that will last a lifetime.

Please refer to World Discovery Tours advertisement in this issue.

For further information or a colour brochure please call Val or Geoff at World Discovery Tours on Toll Free 1 800 645 055.

Dep: 27 October 2011 – Fares from $7995 Flight to Las Vegas (3 nights) then flight to Budapest, 14 night cruise to Amsterdam. 4 nights London, 3 nights Paris, 4 nights stopover London and Hong Kong. Add any tour of USA at cost. Escorted by owners Geoff & Val Sampson t.

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lumbia Icefields.

While in Los Angeles, you will get the opportunity to tour Universal Studios, and Disneyland as well as travelling through Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Avenue of the Stars – Hollywood & Vine.

Head south of the border to the Mexican border town of Tijuana where you can “shop till you drop” with a stop at the Crystal Cathedral on the return journey. Enjoy a taste of Mexico with lunch at “Tijuana Tilleys” The tour travels through the southwest proceeding into New Mexico, through Carlsbad, visiting the famous Carlsbad Caverns then to Albuquerque – with a visit to “Old Town”.

Then on through, Lincoln County of Bill the Kid Fame, Durango and the San Juan Skyway which is part of the Million Dollar Highway and the famous Alpine Loop.

In Memphis, we will be visiting the home of Elvis Presley, “ Graceland “ and the Garden of Remembrance , the final resting place for Elvis and his family. We will also visit Sun Studios and the Martin Luther King Museum in Memphis – site of his assassination.

As we are in the south , we will talk a walk down Bourbon Street in New Orleans and through the French Quarter to experience it’s fascinating mix of Cajun and Creole cultures with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation – a charming southern mansion. In Nashville enjoy a Dinner

Always so much is included in our great prices on all our fabulous tours. Try our competitive charter process for your group or club!

WHITSUNDAY WINTER ESCAPE TOUR

GRAFTON GRAFTON Includes: 5 x nights accommodation 5 x hot breakfast & 5 x dinners 3 x morning teas 2 x afternoon teas PLUS 4 x fabulous scenic bus tours

WORLD Discovery Tours has put together a once-in-a-lifetime tour of North America with the mature traveller in mind.

Something new and different will greet travellers on each of the 60 days away. The tour departs Australia on 31August 2011 and is escorted from Australia. The group flies exclusively with Air New Zealand to and from USA. The tour will take in the awe inspiring vistas of Niagara Falls, National Parks, the great cities and man made attractions.

The cities to be visited include New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, New Orleans, San Francisco, Memphis, Nashville, Williamsburg, Chicago and Orlando, The landmarks visited will include The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Kennedy Space Centre, Mt. Rushmore, Bear Country USA, Butchart Gardens, Giant Redwoods, Athabasca Glacier, Deadwood, Home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Tatanka – Story of the Bison. Carlsbad Caverns and Kittyhawk home of the Wright Brothers at Kill Devil Hills.

Among the National Parks visited will be the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite, Banff and Jasper, and there will be a ride on the Athabasca Glacier on the Ice Explorer on the Co-

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RACQ Travel is proud to offer customers a once in a lifetime opportunity to sail to Europe via South Africa thanks to Classic International Cruises. Next year, Classic International Cruises will offer its first-ever line voyage from Australia to Europe via South Africa with the traditional liner, Athena, taking sea lovers on an exotic journey lasting ‘40 days and 40 nights’.

Athena will end her annual season in Australia next summer by sailing from Perth on April 14, 2012, bound for Portsmouth in the UK, with the 40-night voyage taking passengers to many destinations rarely visited by Australians, including Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic isles of St Helena Island, Ascension Island, the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde Islands as well as Mauritius, South Africa, Morocco and Athena’s home base of Portugal.

The full 40-night voyage from Perth is available from $6645 per person, twinshare, with fares for solo passengers in selected cabins just 30 per cent more than twin-fares instead of double.

Classic International Cruises is also offering Australians the chance to sail on the first half of the voyage from Fremantle in Perth to Cape Town – an 18-night cruise priced from $3575 per person, twin-share, with the solo traveller supplement as low as 30 per cent in selected cabins. The second half of the voyage from Cape Town to Portsmouth – a 22-night cruise – is available from $4220 per person, twin-share.

Australians keen to experience the romance of a classic line voyage on a traditional liner can also sail aboard

USA in a nutshell

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per person, twin share, cruise only.

Offer includes: • 40 night cruise from Fremantle to Portsmouth UK • all meals and entertainment while onboard • private ensuite bathroom with bath and overhead shower • tipping and port charges

RACQ Travel consultants are multi award winning experts. We can assist you when choosing to extend your holiday with tailor made options. RACQ Travel also offer: No credit card fees

10% discount on Travel Insurance

Award winning consultants

Contact your local travel team directly on 5443 3306 25-33 Cornmeal Parade, Maroochydore travel_mcy@racq.com.au * Conditions apply. Air fare not included. Prices are cruise only per person in inside twin share accommodation with discount already deducted. Subject to availability. Visa fees not included where applicable. #upgrade offer on 15 Nov departure is applicable in categories 1 to 9 only. Offers applicable to twin or single cabins only. New bookings only. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Discounts are not applicable to 3rd/4th adults or children travelling in triple / quad accommodation. Discount applicable to categories 1 – 10 only (not applicable to category 11 balcony cruise) You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn points in accordance with the terms & conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program. A joining fee applies. Points are not awarded on port charges, government fees, onboard gratuities & air taxes.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Tasmania and New Zealand Not only will you receive a great value discount, exciting experiences and spectacular scenery in New Zealand through the many AAT Kings itineraries on offer; you will also have the chance to enjoy some amazing tour highlights, such as cruising the deep reflective waters of Milford Sound, viewing a slow moving glacier, visiting the Pancake Rocks, reliving his-

tory at Larnach Castle; tasting renowned wines and local produce, seeing dramatic mountain scenery and experiencing rich Maori culture.

It’s a destination sure to leave you breathless and coming back for more.

Alternatively, leave the hustle and bustle of mainland Australia behind you and experience pristine Tasmania.

Some of the many high-

lights of AAT Kings tours include exploring the island state’s stunning mountains and lakes, discovering unique wilderness and lush rainforests, cruising unspoiled waters like the Gordon River, engaging with Tasmania’s convict past at Port Arthur or indulging in cool climate gourmet produce.

To receive AAT Kings early bird discounts, you

must book and deposit your Tasmania and New Zealand tours by 31 July 2011 and travel between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 (for Tasmanian tours) and 1 October 2011 and 30 September 2012 (for New Zealand tours).

For more information visit www.aatkings.com.au or contact your local Travellers Choice travel agent.

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LOOKING for a holiday rich in adventure, awe-inspiring scenery, history, exploration and delicious cuisine?

Look no further than two of the most unspoilt frontiers in the world, either

Australia’s refreshing island state, Tasmania or the pure and wholesome nation of New Zealand.

There is currently no better time than now to book your next travel adventure with AAT Kings of-

fering early bird savings.

You could save up to $640 per couple on New Zealand tours and up to $420 per couple on Tasmania tours, making your holiday much more affordable!

Coolum Caravan Club COOLUM Caravan Club celebrated its 9th Anniversary this year with a rally to Yamba in NSW. Every month our members go off on a rally to various places around Queensland and on occasions we have an extended rally taking us further afield.

Our rallies are fun, filled with games of disc bowls, camp oven dinners, fish and chip nights, lawn bowls, golf, bush walks, fishing and lots more including the never ending happy hour. If you

have a caravan, motor home or camper trailer and enjoy the company of other like minded people we are open for new members and you are welcome to call our secretary Janet on 07 5478 8901, Yvonne on 07 5450 8339 or come along to our meetings at The Mudjimba Progress Assn Hall, Cottonwood St, Mudjimba on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Our members come from all around the Sunshine Coast.

Blue Care trip to Goomeri BLUE Care will be hosting a coach tour to Goomeri. Everyone is welcome to come and join us on this tour of Gooomeri for the annual Pumpkin rolling festival.

There will be lots of stalls to browse and lovely goodies to buy.a Morning tea at Gympie Duck Ponds.

Bring or buy your own lunch at one of

the many venues at the festival. Join in all of the entertainment on offer and have a go at the Pumpkin rolling. Book early to avoid disappointment. Coach Departs at 7am Sunday 29th May from Blue Care Caloundra, West Terrace, Caloundra. Cost is $38 per person. For booking please phone Gloria on 5492 3318 or Blue Care Centre on 5438 5000.

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Vietnam Off the beaten track

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Japan Autumn leaves

Southern China Explorer

Highlights of China

China Mighty Yangtze River Tour UNESCO Korea

Korea Sparkling tour

Taiwan Panorama

Around Taiwan Island Tour

“2011-2012 New Brochure out Now call us to get FREE copy” Include Int’l& Domestic flights with all taxes and fuel surcharge, meals 4-5* hotels, hotels, sightseeing & transfers, English Speaking Tour Guide. * Compulsory travel insurance, tipping are extras.

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New 2011

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4 Night Package

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Dreamtime Cultural Centre Rockhampton Botanic Gardens Historic Tour Singing Ship Great Keppel Island Henderson Park Waterpark Eco Tour Footlights Theatre Restaurant All tours are subject to changes

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Let’s Get

Fresh Annual Hibiscus Show

Forest Glen Priced from $145,000 to the low $200,000 - 2 Bedroom View homes now on www.buderim.com.au then click Retirement Living

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When is the right time to switch to Solar?

THE answer is now! The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet

Having trouble selling your house, unit, villa or relocatable home?

If you are ...

Consider this, one of our readers may very well want to buy it!

You can now advertise your home in the Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper’s Property Section.

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

Approximately 50 words.

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

Conditions apply: This discounted offer is only available to our ‘Senior readers’.

Private adverts only.

The $110.00 must be paid for by cheque, money order or by credit card prior to advertisements appearing.

(No refunds given on this discounted rate.)

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has announced that from July 1st 2011 the Solar Credits Scheme multiplier will decrease from 5 to 4, significantly reducing the upfront discount you receive for rooftop solar systems.

The Solar Credits Scheme provides discounts to households, businesses and community groups installing rooftop solar panels by multiplying the number of Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) created by these systems.

Solar is at its most affordable stage and residents and business owners must act now to secure the highest possible discount off the installation of their solar system.

The Energy Hub – Australia, Energy Consultant, Brian Ufer says that changes to the multiplier will increase the cost of installing photovoltaic grid-connect solar systems after the 30th June 2011.

“The Solar Credits

Scheme provides you with thousands of dollars of discount off the installation of your solar system.

By decreasing the multiplier that discount will reduce significantly,” Brian says.

Greg Combet stated that solar systems must be fully installed (not just ordered, or paid for) by June 30th 2011 to claim the Solar Credits Scheme at the highest multiplier.

“We expect the demand for systems in the next few will be significant. If you are considering buying a grid-connect solar system, enquire now so you don’t miss out on having a system installed prior to the end of June 2011,” Brian says.

To book a free, no obligation site visit and quotation, please call The Energy Hub - Australia on 5437 8804 or visit us at 14 Technology Drive, Warana at w w w. t h e e n e rg y h u b . com.au

As a special attraction there will be an arts and crafts stall with pottery, greeting cards, small decorated planter pots etc. Some items will be for sale and some for display only.

The show will conclude at approximately 2.00pm.

Relocatable Home 2 bdrm home (14x6mts approx) with ensuite, 2nd toilet, good size lounge/dining room, walk-in pantry, full length carport, end of road position, only one neighbour, views to the Glasshouse Mountains, no animals or kids. Sunseeker Village, Caloundra.

Price $210,000 Neg. Phone 5437 0623 or Mob 0412 101 505

Manufactured Home (Glendale) Palmwoods Home Park – No flooding here As new home only used for short holidays. 1 owner.

2 bedrooms both accessing undercover patio. Large modern bathroom & kitchen. Tandem carport for car, caravan/boat.

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Cabin at Landsborough Enjoy easy living in this near new cabin.

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11.00am followed by the display of champions at midday.

Morning tea/coffee, sandwiches, cakes etc. will be available. There will also be a monster raffle of a plant trolley filled with various gardening goodies.

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THE annual show of the Sunshine Coast Branch of the Australian Hibiscus Society will be held on Saturday, 7th May, 2011, at the Woombye School of Arts Hall, Blackall Street, Woombye. Free admission.

Quality hibiscus plants, fertilizer and growing guide sales commence at 9.00am. Expert advice on growing and maintaining these beautiful plants will be readily given.

Judging will take place at

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Fresh

Don’t fool with fire – change that battery

LAST year there were 1737 residential fires in Queensland. In 32 of these fires, the smoke alarms failed because batteries were missing or flat. Eleven people were tragically killed.

Queensland’s trusted firefighters have been working non-stop during the flood crisis. Now you can do one small thing to help them: change your smoke alarm battery.

Every year more than 50 families in Australia lose a loved one as a direct result of a house fire, with the majority of deaths tragically occurring between 9pm and 6am. When you sleep, you’re less likely to smell smoke.

The annual Don’t Be A Fool - Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery initiative is supported by Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) and Duracell (a brand that the Fire Services recognize as long lasting), to urge Queenslanders to change their smoke alarm batteries on April 1 each year. You may be reading this message for the first time after April 1, 2011, but why not change the batteries in your smoke alarms today, then mark your calendar for April 1, 2012? Only working smoke alarms save

lives. Smoke alarms are required by law and must meet Australian standards (AS).

Since July 1, 2007, owners of homes and units have been required to install at least 9V battery-operated smoke alarms designed to last a year or longer. Required in all new or significantly renovated homes and units are 240 volt mains-wired smoke alarms. There must be at least one smoke alarm outside sleeping areas and one alarm on each level of a home. Photoelectric smoke alarms (recommended by Australian Fire services for use in homes) give earlier warning of smouldering fires (the most common domestic fire) than other kinds of alarms.

Smoke alarms should be tested regularly by pressing the test button. Check the smoke alarm expiry date on the casing—it may need changing too. Smoke alarms should also be vacuumed or wiped every six months. In rental homes, it is the tenant’s responsibility to regularly clean and test the smoke alarm.

Visit www.changeyourbattery.com.au or call 1300 369 003.

Queensland’s best woodwork on show THE state’s top craftsmen and craftswomen will go head to head at the Wood & Craft Festival in the Memorial Hall, Cooroy this Friday and Saturday – May 6th and 7th.

The event attracts almost 3000 spectators. A club spokeswoman says woodwork clubs from Warwick to Rockhampton and all points in between will be competing in an inter-club competition, the winner taking home a perpetual shield and a sliding compound bevel saw valued at $1200.

There are six categories to enter, woodturning, carving, general woodwork, fret work, pyrography and toy making.

(Pryrography is the artistry of using a hot iron on timber).

The craftsmen and craftswoman have put weeks and often months of hard work into creating

their masterpieces. People will truly be amazed by what can be done with a basic piece of timber.

There will be stalls with crafts for sale and lots of demonstrations. A beautifully hand crafted drop leaf dining table made by Bob Chaplin will be the main raffle this year and

the winner will be drawn on the Saturday afternoon. People will get the opportunity to see the Cooroora Sawmill in action and timber slabs will be for sale. It will be a terrific day out and a chance for the different wood clubs to show off their best pieces of work.

Doors will open at 8.30 a.m. with a $2 entry fee.

Light refreshments will be available in the hall, catered by the Cooroy Scouts Group.

Hope to see you there!

For more information contact Kevin Brewer 5442-5178 or Billi Jan Campbell 5449-1548.

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Coolum Beach Quilters Show ON Saturday 14th May from 9.30am to 4.00pm you are invited to attend the Coolum Beach Quilters Biennial Quilt Show at the Baptist Church Hall, David Low Way, Coolum Beach.

These ladies make incredible works of art in their handmade patchwork quilting projects. So pop in and meet the talented quilters and discuss their innovative creations over morning or afternoon tea which is available by gold coin donation.

You will be supporting the Sunshine Coast’s very own Hospice, Katie Rose Cottage.

Entry is $5 with children free if accompanied RSVP: Groups over 4 please call Karen on 5448 1663 prior to 7 May. Enquiries: phone Cheryl on 5446 1093.

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Let’s Do

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AFTER a game of Musical Chairs ended, and peace was restored, 20 Cooroy VIEW Club members and friends, attended their March social at “Mason de Provence” in Cooroy. They tucked into the morning tea and those mouth watering French pastries they offer.

It was exhilarating sitting together on a warm Autumn Morning tempered with a cooling breeze on the veranda of this establishment, listening to the chatter and laughter from each and all, until suddenly time

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had its way of moving quickly along with having so much fun and our get together had to end.

Several members stayed for lunch after most left.

For more information on our VIEW Club please contact President Grace Taylor on 54711364 or Lal Vider 54491902 or reviere9@bigpond.com The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity, helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

Market offers produce and collectables for all THE Country & Farmers Markets is held every Sunday in Arthur Street, (beside the John Wallace Aquatic Centre) from 7am to 12 noon. We have a Treasure Chest of Collectables, Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Clothing, Books & Furniture. You will find a great selection of Fruit & Veg, Asian Vegetables & Olives and new to the Market is Maleny

yoghurt and cheeses. Also Organic Skin-care and pesticide free Vegetables.

For the garden there is plants, herbs, palms & pots and handiman tools.

Come and have coffee and breakfast and a Treasure Hunt in the car boot sales. Funds raised go to Dicky Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.Details: Bob 0401 482 949.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Life, Laughter & Latte

HAVE you ever had that dream where you are standing in front of a crowd of people who are waiting to hear you make a speech and you have no idea where you are or what you’re supposed to be doing?

Then spare a thought for George in “The Actors Nightmare”, one of the plays on offer at the BATS Theatre Co. Inc production of “Life, Laughter and Latte 2011”, which opens on May 6th.

George wanders onto an

the very funny comedy Love and Other Flushes written by Hugh Anderson and directed

by John McMahon and Bar and Ger , a drama, written by Geraldine Aron and directed by Catherine Steer. Seating is tables of eight with coffee and cake served as part of the ticket price.

It is a great opportunity to get a few friends together and book a table or just book for yourself for a fun night out.

May 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 8pm and May 8th at 2pm at the BATS Theatre Co Inc. Buderim War Memorial Hall, Cnr Main & Church Street, Buderim.

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The stage manager informs him he’s the understudy, and must go on in a few minutes.

George doesn’t know his THE Welsh Society of the Sunshine Coast presents name, doesn’t think he’s Cymanfa Ganu Festival of Music at 2pm, Sunday 15th an actor, “I think I’m an May, 2011 at the Caloundra Uniting Church, Queen accountant”, and has no Street. Caloundra. Come and join us for an afternoon idea what play he’s of entertainment, featuring traditional Welsh Hymns supposed to do. George (song sheet provided in Welsh and English). The does his best to guess the poetry of Dylan Thomas. The Caloundra State High lines, and guess School Choir. Presenter – Tony Lee (President). Free appropriate behaviour as entrance – collection to defray expenses. the play changes from Complimentary light refreshments. Information please Shakespeare to Noel call 5491 1094.

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Across 9 ABATING: Subsiding (key) like a bat in goblin’s clutches (hidden indicator) 10 RAT RACE: Deserter (rat) will move fast (race) with competitive routine (key) 11 VAINEST: Most conceited (key) natives are mixed up (anagram indicator) 12 SHEATHE: Envelop (key) that woman (she) attending (at) that man (he) 13 SHORT GAME: Quick - match (short game) the stunted pheasant (short game) 15 CANOE: Small boat (key) was crushed (anagram indicator) in the ocean 16 DESPAIR: Des will brace (pair) for despondency (key) 19 SLEUTHS: Hustles the new (anagram indicator) spies (key) 20 SCANS: Glances over (key) the ship (s.s) containing tin (can) 21 SEMESTERS: Maybe (anagram indicator) rests seem like school terms (key) 25 IMITATE: Greta timidly put back (reversal indicator) the copy (key) 26 DISEASE: Illness (key) turned (reversal indicator) Sid to relaxation (ease) 28 CONCERT: Harmony (concert) of performance (concert) 29 STALEST: Mustiest (key) ale in two streets (st.st) Down 1 CARVES: Cuts up (carves) the small cow’s (calves) ears (homophone indicator) 2 CASINO: The accountant (ca) will sin and duck (o) into the gambling place (key) 3 JIVE: With James the first, I’ve had a dance (key) 4 AGATHA: Will Alannah tag along upsetting (reversal indicator) the girl (key)?

5 PROSPERS: Thrives (key) when every second (alternate indicator) upper house peer resigns 6 STRETCHERS: Litters (key) with broken (anagram indicator) Christmas trees from (omission indicator) Siam

7 MARTINET: Swallow (martin) the alien (et) disciplinarian (key) 8 LEVERETS: In (hidden indicator) Chester, Evelyn raised (reversal indicator) young hares (key) 14 TRANSLATED: Over (trans) with the French (la), Ted interpreted (key) 16 DISTINCT: Vivaldi’s tincture is kept (hidden indicator) clear-cut (key) 17 STATIONS: Posts (stations) for railway platforms (stations) 18 RESPECTS: Reinspects [in] the dock (omission indicator) and looks up to (key) 22 MODEST: Style (mode) of the street (st) is humble (key) 23 EVADED: Dodged (key) in front of (initial indicator) each van actually doing express deliveries 24 SWEETS: Come back (reversal indicator) with added oriental (e) ste.ws and desserts (sweets) 27 SHAG: Long pile (shag) for the cormorant (

30th Immanuel Arts Festival

THE annual Immanuel Arts Festival is the largest of its kind on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and has a proud, 30 year tradition of showcasing the artistic talents of our region. The Festival promotes visual, creative and performance art within the Sunshine Coast community.

The 2010 Festival had over 400 artists and 1000 visitors. In 2011, our 30th anniversary event is shaping up to be even bigger with a prize pool of over $5000.

The 2011 Festival will be officially opened at a gala event on Thursday 19 May from 7.00pm. On Friday Saturday, the exhibition will be open to the public from 9.00 - 5.00pm and on Sunday 22 May from 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Immanuel Lutheran College is located at 126-142 Wises Road, Buderim. There is a $5 entrance fee.

‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Moonlight & Magnolias hits the stage THE story behind the story of the epic film, Gone With The Wind, will soon be revealed to Coast audiences in the hit stage play, Moonlight and Magnolias. Why filming was closed down after just three weeks and why stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Havilland were left twiddling their thumbs for a week, forms the basis of the plot. One of the greatest and most popular

Author talk- Sailing in my Sarong LINDA and Bill Anderson are living proof that it’s never too late to fulfil your dream. After 30 years of fantasising about sailing around the world, they finally set sail on an action packed voyage that would take two years to complete. Never mind that Linda suffered from sea sickness, was petrified of storms and had little sailing experience, or that the couple were to make the trip in their home built yacht, this 30,000-

nautical-mile voyage was about achieving their dream. While they gained so much from their adventure, Bill and Linda also gave a lot back to the places they visited – working with street children, running art and play workshops with Linda’s photos and artwork filling the pages of this book.

It’s a story of battling gales and sailing through the world’s pirate hot spots; of exploring exotic and remote communities

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and integrating with the locals; and of experiencing the vastness of the great oceans and making new friends at each destination. But above all, the story is one of overcoming a challenge of massive proportions and leaving a tiny part of themselves in every single one of the 30 countries Linda and Bill visited in their swift, yet tough yacht Valiam.

Author Linda Frylink Anderson is an early childhood teacher, university educator and artist. Together, she and husband Bill share a passion for travelling the world. Linda and Bill live by the beach on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia with Valiam moored nearby. Linda and Bill’s talk will be at Noosa Library, Wednesday 4 May at 2.00 pm (contact 5442 4411); Kawana Library, Thursday 5 May at 9.00 am (5458 6500); Maroochydore Library, Friday 6 May at 10.30 am (5475 8900); Coolum Library, Wednesday 18 May at 10.00 am (5343 2000); and Nambour Library, Wednesday 25 May at 10.00 am ( 5441 8332).

films of all time, Gone With The Wind, was awarded eight competitive Oscars and two honorary Oscars but nearly didn’t make it.

Moonlight and Magnolias tells what happened when production was shut

down for five days.

Producer David O Selznick came close to losing everything, director Victor Fleming was pulled off filming Wizard of Oz to take over and ace writer Ben Hecht was hauled in to rewrite the entire thing.

Featuring Brett Klease as David O Selznick, Luke Lanham as Victor Fleming and Wayne Clark as Ben Hecht, this comedy is directed by noted actordirector, Carol Burns.

Moonlight and Magnolias will play 7.30 Friday and Saturday, May

27th, 28th and June 3rd and 4th and 2pm Sunday 29th, 5pm Sunday 5th. Tickets $22, concessions and Sundays $20. Clubs such as service, sporting and social etc can arrange special advance booking discounts. Enquiries and bookings 5472 8200.

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SENIORS NEWS Climbing the story bridge

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There are only a handful of major bridges around the world that can be climbed by the public. We did the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb in 2000 and decided it was time to try the one in our own backyard. The bridge was opened in 1940 but it was not until 2005 that it was opened to the public to climb. It has since become a major tourist attraction.

Built as a public works program during the Great Depression, the Story Bridge is an icon of Brisbane. It is lit up at night and features in the annual Riverfire celebrations. The bridge is a cantilever design and links Fortitude Valley with Kangaroo Point with six

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lanes of traffic - that must have seemed to be overkill for the traffic at the time of construction. Its total cost was about 1.5 million.

The road across it is known as the Bradfield Highway, the shortest in Australia at just over one kilometre.

The bridge climb starts at the base headquarters at Kangaroo Point, right under the bridge.

Bookings are essential and you are required to be there at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Safety is paramount and climbers are required to undergo a breathalyser test. Each person is issued with a set of overalls to be worn over all personal clothing.

These do not have any pockets to ensure that no loose items can be dropped from the bridge superstructure.

Accessories like caps, sunglasses and handkerchiefs are secured by lanyard. Fleeces and all-weather jackets are also issued. Each climber has a headset that allows clear reception of the leader’s commentary during the climb.

The climb starts via a suspended walkway under the bridge and then

PAUL Coppens is the Buderim Male Choir’s new Music Director and is lighting up Buderim each Monday night as he brings unbounded enthusiasm to the choir’s weekly rehearsals. With a little more than two months to the first concert for 2011, he is confident that this choir, one of the coast’s longest-serving community choirs, will reach new heights in its performance standard.

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June & Allan Blackburn on top of the Story Bridge

vantage points with the city and bridge as the backdrop. These are available at the end of the climb.

Climbers then descend along the cantilever section to the very middle of the bridge and cross over to the opposite side for the return. During the entire time on the bridge, climbers are attached via a static line to a safety rail.

It is impossible to release from this rail until the very end. The entire climb

takes over two hours and one emerges with a sense of exhilaration and achievement. Climbs are held three times a day with an extra dawn climb on Saturdays. Prices start from just $89. Compared to the current $200 price tag for the equivalent climb in Sydney, this is a bargain. There is also the added incentive of a free return climb if you book again with two full-paying climbers. It is a fantastic experience.

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rises up the steepest section on the eastern anchor arm on top of the bridge. Traffic speeds by just a few metres away.

While the steps are reasonably steep, the pace is not hurried and rest stops are taken. The highest point is about 80 metres above sea level and allows superb 360 degree views of the river, city and surroundings.

Moreton Island and the Glasshouse Mountains seem just a short distance away. Even seasoned locals get a totally different perspective of the city. The climb leader provides a brief history of the bridge and its construction as well as noting interesting aspects of the vista. An interesting fact is that the old Bulimba Brewery was situated at the Fortitude Valley end of the bridge during construction and workers were supplied with a daily tipple of its product. With little safety equipment in those days, it is a wonder that only four workmen died, and one of those was hit by a tram.

While no personal cameras can be taken, the leader takes three photos of everyone at various

by Allan Blackburn

male voice choir going back to boyhood memories of the 100-voice male church choir he sang in, and much later his association with the 150voice Maastrichter Staar, the famous Dutch male choir from Maastricht. He emigrated to Australia with his family in 1955 but returned to Europe for musical studies in 1970, graduating in Conducting at the Graz Music University, Austria. On his return to Australia in 1973, he founded the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, the nucleus of the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, which he founded in 1975.

He was Music Director/ Assistant Conductor/ Administrator of Orchestras with the Edgley organisation between 1974 and 1999, working with many of the international ballet and opera companies that visited Australia and New Zealand. He wrote film scores for ‘Malcolm’ and for ‘Still Lifes’, a short art film on dance. He conducted the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra for two seasons at the Jakarta Hilton and travelled to Russia in 1992 to conduct the Moscow

Philharmonic and Yalta Symphony Orchestras.

He was Music and Artistic Director for the arena production of Aida and was Music Director for the ‘Australian Night at the Proms’ in 2001 and for the ANZAC International Military Tattoo in 2006.

Concert-goers can see Paul Coppens conducting the Buderim Male Choir on 4 June at the Lake Kawana Community Centre or on 5 June at

Noosa’s Christian Outreach Centre. These concerts, also featuring the prestigious New Zealand National Male Voice Choir, will offer coast audiences opportunities to see two of the finest exponents of the male choral art-form in Australasia.

More information about the Buderim Male Choir is available on website www.buderimmalechoir. org.au or by phone at 0429 009 897.

Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra

THE Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra under the baton of popular conductor Adrian King will be presenting a concert at 2 pm on Saturday 28th May, at the Palmwoods Memorial Hall, Main St. Palmwoods.

The programme will feature special guest pianist Ryaed Owens performing Beethoven’s ‘The Emperor Concerto.’ The Orchestra has performed all over the Sunshine Coast and beyond, and is gaining a reputation for presenting wonderful programmes. Its members numbering about 55, come from all over the Sunshine Coast. The concert will also include ‘The Hebrides Overture’ by Mendelssohn, ‘Slavonic Dances 1 and 4’ by Dvorak, ‘Vlata’ by Smetana, and ‘Korean Folk Songs’ by J.B. Chance.

All prepaid tickets are $15, admission at the door is $25, concession $20, children and students are admitted free, there is also a group discount available for groups of 10 or more. Afternoon tea will be available. For more information please visit our website at www.scso.org.au or contact Gordon on 5445 5123 to reserve tickets.

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CHAIR Lazy Boy maroon velour with slip covers $30 exc. cond. Ph 5493 9116. Wurtulla.

CLOTHING ladies white, fit approx. 10-12 sports or lawn bowling. ¾ pants, blouse, new hats, new gloves exc. cond. Will separate $20 the lot. Ph 5477 5659.

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COMPUTER desk 120cm x 73cm, keyboard tray, cupboard, modesty panel, all on 6 castors. G.C. $25. Ph 5313 6360. Mountain Creek.

COMPUTER printer Brother dep 165, as new $60. Ph 5438 8487.

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COPIES of the booklet (45 pages) ‘So You Want to Write a Book’ 23 subjects covered. $15.P.P. Ph. 5496 3033.

DICK wicks magnetic wool underlay, single, hardly used. $100. Ph 5449 7292. Noosaville.

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HOBBY farmers special. Three rolls s/h tensile barb wire. 70 new tensile spreaders. 40x4’ 6" star posts. A quantity of plain wire and 2 baths for water troughs.

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LOUNGE suite 3&2 single seaters pink green & beige stripes as new $500 ono. Ph 5445 5816. Buderim.

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Join the Hi-5 team along with Chats as they sing, dance and share a great fun time.

If your grandchildren enjoy watching Hi-5 on television they will love seeing them in person as they share their favourite songs and dances at this very special concert. Friday 13 May at 6.00pm at Nambour Civic Centre, Main Hall. For tickets call 5475 7777.

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STAMPS Australian International one of each from 6/2000 to today plus Australian Antarctic Territory from 3/1957. $200 each. Ph 5491 3266. Caloundra.

SWIVEL chairs 2 red funky lounge chairs $175 each. Ph 5449 8138. Tewantin.

TABLE polished extending, 6 padded chairs back and seats. $500 exc. cond. Ph 5442 4932. Noosaville.

TEAK coffee table with under shelf $65. Ph 5437 8072. Parrearra.

TV Panasonic 27" stereo sound, vgc with remote. $80. Ph 5474 3291 / 0412 823 217.

Noosa Waters.

WEBBER 22" round kettle chrome plated cooking grid. Twin vent.

Heat control. New in box. $199 new. $140 ono. ph 5437 6640.

WESTINGHOUSE wall oven, separate grill, fan forced model 688. Exc. cond. $300. Ph 5449 9697. Tewantin.

WHEELCHAIR ultra light fold to carry easily. Cost $375 exc. cond. Great for travel.

Sell $100. Ph 5329 7385. Mob 0411 750 120.

Local musical group receive prestigious invitation

LOCAL singing group, the Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir, has been accepted to perform at St Paul’s Cathedral in London as part of their 2012 International Tour. This impressive engagement is sure to be a highlight of a tour that will see the Buderim based choir visit England, Wales, France and Belgium in July next year.

“We’re both excited and honoured to perform at such an historic and important location,” said Musical Director, Daniel Pamenter-Calder. “The tour will be an important milestone in the life of a choir that has already achieved so much.”

The 5 year old choir has performed sell-out concerts to appreciative Sunshine Coast audiences and are now planning their debut on the world stage.

“Taking Oriana to Europe is a unique opportunity to share a little of the Sunshine Coast with a very new audience,” said Oriana President, Melissa Innes. “We are actively seeking corporate, government and business partners who would like to join us on this venture.”

The Choir is also seeking tenor singers who would like to join them. Interested vocalists should call Melissa on 5456 1414.

For more information about Oriana, including their upcoming Competition Showcase Concert at 2pm on April 10 at the Lake Kawana Centre (bookings phone: 5450 1049), visit www.oriana.org.au.

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SENIORS NEWS Cryptic Clues Across 9 Subsiding like a bat in goblin’s clutches (7) 10 Deserter will move fast with competitive routine (3,4) 11 Most conceited natives are mixed up (7) 12 Envelop that woman attending that man (7) 13 Quick - match the stunted pheasant (5,4) 15 Small boat was crushed in the ocean (5) 16 Des will brace for despondency (7) 19 Hustles the new spies (7) 20 Glances over the ship containing tin (5) 21 Maybe rests seem like school terms (9) 25 Greta timidly put back the copy (7) 26 Illness turned Sid to relaxation (7) 28 Harmony of performance (7) 29 Mustiest ale in two streets (7)

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Down 1 Cuts up the small cow’s ears (6) 2 The accountant will sin and duck into the gambling place (6) 3 With James the first, I’ve had a dance (4) 4 Will Alannah tag along upsetting the girl? (6) 5 Thrives when every second upper house peer resigns (8) 6 Litters with broken Christmas trees from Siam (10) 7 Swallow the alien disciplinarian (8) 8 In Chester, Evelyn raised young hares (8) 14 Over with the French, Ted interpreted (10) 16 Vivaldi’s tincture is kept clear-cut (8) 17 Posts for railway platforms (8) 18 Reinspects in the dock and looks up to (8) 22 Style of the street is humble (6) 23 Dodged in front of each van actually doing express deliveries (6) 24 Come back with added oriental stews and des© Barbara Gettinby.- Cryptic Crossword Secrets - Where Every Answer is Fully serts Explained. Books available from www.RadgePublishing.com ph: 5473 5743 (6) 27 Long pile for the cormorant (4)

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THE Sunshine Coast Concert Band are presenting a “Maytime Melodies” concert in support of Katie Rose Cottage, the Coasts’ very own palliative care Hospice.

Through the community’s generosity, by way of fundraisers and op shops, the Katie Rose Model home is able to provide services required to make exemplary end of life care available for the coasts

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communities at no personal cost to guests.

From the Charity launch the journey has been one of highs and lows but with a ‘never give up’ attitude the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice has now

‘A Touch of Oscar’ Once only Dinner Show AUSTRALIAN / New York based Jazz Pianist and Composer Matt Baker has played at noted jazz venues such as Smalls Jazz Club and the Zinc Bar and played at gigs with leading musicians such as Gregory Hutchinson Roy Hargrove and Russell Malone.

Matt gained 5th place in the 2003 Montreux International Jazz Solo Piano

Festival and was a finalist in 2004/2005. The Matt Baker trio was engaged to play at an exclusive Montreux Club for 2 straight years as the House Band during the festivals. During these years Matt met and became friends with the famous pianist Herbie Hancock. Matt also studied with Benny Green, James Williams, Mulgrew

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1 Cuts up (6) 2 Gambling place (6) 3 Dance (4) 4 Girl (6) 5 Thrives (8) 6 Litters (10) 7 Disciplinarian (8) 8 Young hares (8) 14 Interpreted (10) 16 Clear-cut (8) 17 Posts (8) 18 Looks up to (8) 22 Humble (6) 23 Dodged (6) 24 Desserts (6) 27 Cormorant (4)

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APOLOGY: Regrettably the gremlins attacked our cryptic crossword on page 54 of our April edition of this paper! We printed an incorrect grid and would like to apologise (on behalf of Radge Publishing and Sunshine Coast Seniors Newspaper) for this error.

Sunshine Coast Concert Band supports community hospice

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Miller,Ralph Sutton and several other leading jazz pianists. Several years ago Matt met Oscar Peterson and formed a lasting friendship with Oscar and his family.

When Matt decided to present his tribute to Oscar, Mrs Peterson kindly gave him several intimate photos and music written

by Oscar. Matt will present in his show intimate photos of Oscar, excerpts from his book, some of his music and some of Matt’s own compositions. Certainly a night not to be missed as this evening will be presented once on the Sunshine Coast. On Friday 6th May, Currimundi Hotel Function Room, Dinner Show - Meals 6-8pm (2 courses) Show 7.30-10pm.

Cost Dinner & Show $55.00. Bookings to the Currimundi Hotel 07 5491 5200 ask for Peter, Wayne or Terry. Sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Jazz Club and 104.9 Sunshine FM.

relocated Katie Rose Cottage to a new home along the Eumundi/Noosa Road with accommodation for 6 guests. So come along to this fun filled concert on

Sunday 22 nd May, 2pm4.30pm at the Nambour Uniting Church, 37 Coronation Avenue, Nambour.

Bookings phone 5479 0881.

“Part of the Glasshouse Country Festival”

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