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Skirl of the pipes as Celts honour ANZACS with a parade and a run

Pictured at the Brisbane Boys College oval on March 30 in support of the college’s pipe band competition are Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band drummers Bruce Williams, 72 (left) and Colin Innis, 77 (right) with Shelagh Trusselle, Celtic doll maker and entrant in the ANZAC Run, and Mavis Williams, Queensland president, Celtic Council of Australia Inc. - See Story Page 2

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Skirl of the pipes as Celts honour ANZACS with a parade and a run Story from Page 1 THE haunting skirl of the bagpipes from a dozen bands that floated across the rich green Brisbane Boys College oval on a Sunday afternoon stirred the Celtic blood of a lively group of friends who had gathered under rainy skies for a special purpose.

With Irish, Scottish and Welsh ancestry, they are linked to three major Brisbane events this month – the Celtic Council of Australia’s Queensland Honours Awards and Pan Celtic dinner evening on April 12, the ANZAC Day Parade on April 25 and the inaugural ANZAC Run on April 27.

Shelagh Trusselle, a former member of the Royal Australian Army Educational Corps, was at the oval to hand over 11 hand-made Celtic dolls to the Queensland branch of the Celtic Council which will be used to decorate tables at the council’s honours awards evening at the Irish Club.

A sprightly 57-year-old, Shelagh is running 6 km in the ANZAC Run,

which acknowledges and honours the significance of the military to Australia’s defence in the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the landing of troops at Gallipoli on April 25, 1914. The run, which starts at the Eternal Flame in Anzac Square and finishes at the RNA showgrounds, is open to both current and exservicemen and women and their families, and the general public.

Entrants will raise funds for organisations such as Mates4Mates, Legacy and Stand Tall for PTS, a foundation and lobby group that raises awareness about post traumatic stress.

Shelagh came to Australia with her English father and Irish mother from Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire near the Welsh border on the ‘ten pound Pom scheme’, settling first in South Australia where her father found work with the Holden Motor Company and then moving to Tasmania where her parents still live.

Both Shelagh and her husband Gary, a

Tasmanian, are retired from the military. Their eldest son Patrick is with the Australian Military Police based in Townsville and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan and the youngest Aodhan is entering the Queensland Fire Service.

Both sons play the bagpipes well and Aodhan recently represented the Queensland Irish Pipe Band in competition in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mavis Williams said the Celtic dolls created by Shelagh were magnificent in their detail.

“They will be used to adorn tables at the Celtic Council’s dinner and awards evening and their little outfits represent the Celtic countries and regions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Britanny [northwest France], Galicia [northwest Spain] and Asturias [northern Spain],” she said.

Mavis is no slouch either when it comes to lung power and playing the bagpipes; she started blowing on the Scottish Great Highland

pipes and the Irish uilleann pipes when she was 13 – 61 years ago!

She was awarded the Duine Uasal (D Ua) green pin and ribbon by the Celtic Council of Australia for honourable service to the Celtic community.

Mavis has arranged and coordinated Celtic debutante balls and special Rabbie Burns nights for more than 20 years and is dedicated to strengthening the public profile of Celts in Australia, especially Queensland.

“All the bands will be on parade on ANZAC Day; it will be a grand event,” she said Meanwhile, Shelagh Trusselle is warming up for the big run and is glad to take a rest from

Celtic doll making.

“Honestly, if I strip and re-dress another Barbie Doll I’ll scream,” she said with a laugh.

She makes Celtic teddy bears, too – perhaps inspired by the Olde Black Bear, Gloucestershire’s oldest pub, built in Tewkesbury in 1308!

The Queensland branch of the Celtic Council of Australia Inc. is keen to welcome new members.

Contact Mavis Williams on (07) 3849 8271 or secretary Noel Hosking on (07) 3353 2332 Entrants of all ages, many in their late 60s and mid-70s, are joining in the ANZAC Run on April 27. Visit www.anzacrun.com for registration details.

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community news Queensland Ballet passionate about new dance for Parkinson’s program

QUEENSLAND Ballet is undertaking research into its innovative new Dance for Parkinson’s pilot program to investigate the physical, social and emotional benefits that ballet and dance can have on people living with Parkinson’s disease Queensland “Queensland Ballet is passionate about celebrating the health and fitness benefits of ballet with the community, and we’re very proud to introduce Dance for Parkinson’s to Queensland,” CEO Anna Marsden said.

“This innovative program, the first Dance for Parkinson’s program offered by a professional dance company in Australia, is a great example of how arts and science can work together to improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s.”

Queensland Ballet has been working with David Leventhal from the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York (the founders of Dance for PD), Parkinson’s Queensland and Brisbane-based Dance for PD specialist Erica Rose Jeffrey since May last year to intro-

duce the program to Queensland.

The company hosted a two-day teacher training workshop held by Mr Leventhal and Erica Rose Jeffrey in May last year, and since October, free weekly classes for members of the community affected by Parkinson’s have been held on Saturdays at Queensland Ballet’s home, the Thomas Dixon Centre in West End. Experts from QUT’s Creative Industries (dance) and Health (movement neuroscience) faculties have joined forces with fellow Parkinson’s researchers from the University of Queensland’s Health and Behavioural Sciences (physiotherapy) faculty to research the social and physical benefits of the program.

Prior research undertaken suggests that as well as positive impacts on quality of life, dance can also improve cognitive performance and reaction times, making it a useful means of alleviating symptoms for a number of conditions, including arthritis, dementia, depression and Parkinson’s.

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The Queensland Ballet is running free weekly Dance for Parkinson’s classes at the Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End

The Dance for Parkinson’s pilot program has been enabled by a generous gift from the John T. Reid Charitable Trusts, and the research is part of Queensland Ballet and QUT’s Dance Industry Partnership.

The research is voluntary among participants and care givers, and involves clinical measurements, questionnaires, personal interviews, observational filming and diaries.

Each class is filmed for future dance movement analysis (Laban analysis), as well as teacher evaluation. Participants and carers have also been asked to keep a diary on a voluntary basis. The findings of the research will be released later this year.

“Parkinson’s has a profound effect on movement, so anything we can do to improve flexibility, balance and coordination will be beneficial,” said QUT neuroscientist Professor Graham Kerr, who is also vice-president of Parkinson’s Queensland.

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ticipating in this program has been overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting improved mobility as a result of the specifically designed dance movements. The work by David Leventhal and Erica Rose Jeffrey to introduce Dance for PD to Australia has also resulted in the creation of classes in Canberra, Victoria, Sydney and Nowra on the NSW south coast. Demetri Patrikios, 81, and married with three children and seven grandchildren, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in December 2005.

“I find that my movement has been greatly facilitated since I enrolled in the program. The effects on my quality of life have been inspirational and my mood has lifted.”

Demetri’s wife Effie added: “It’s so inspiring to see all the participants embracing the ballet environment. It is particularly heart warming to be part of a group who even though they share an illness, have never the less been give a wonderful chance to share friendship and camaraderie in a special setting.”

Queensland Ballet invites members of the community affected by Parkinson’s, and their carers, partners and friends, to participate. People at all levels of mobility and ability are welcome. No dance experience is necessary.

When: Every Saturday from October to July.

Where: Thomas Dixon Centre, corner of Drake Street and Montague Road, West End, Brisbane.

Cost: Free. Booking: No booking is required, but people are invited to preregister their attendance by emailing learn@queensland ballet.com.au. For more information call (07) 3013 6666 or visit queenslandballet.com.au

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community news The ‘super women’ of cancer research get ready for a run for life in Brisbane

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OPEN DAY Friday 16th May 10am-2pm In the pink and running for life . . . the Mother’s Day Classic starting at South Bank will help raise funds for breast cancer research

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“AGE is no limit to a great cause,” Patricia Jones remarked. “Many of the runners are in their mid60s, mid-70s and beyond.

Patricia, born on Christmas Day 1944, was in a festive mood when we talked about the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic, Australia’s largest breast cancer research fundraiser.

She is one of the key coordinators of the Queensland effort which starts at Brisbane’s South Bank on Sunday, May 11, and is expected to attract more than 13,000 runners over two courses – an 8 km walk and run and a 4 km walk and run.

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by Women in Super (WIS) is a national organisation of women working with and for not-for-profit superannuation funds There will be 97 Mother’s Day ‘super runs’ around Australia – events that are helping to fight a disease that impacts one in eight women.

In 2013, a record $5 million was raised by 135,000 supporters who took part in the event around Australia. This year, a major milestone will be celebrated – the event, which began in Melbourne in 1998 – will pass the $20 million mark in funds it has raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s research program. This research has had a real impact on survival statistics and has also helped answer research questions for a range of other cancers. Reflecting on the Brisbane run, Patricia

Jones said it started about 13 years ago with a breakfast gathering .. “and like Topsy it just grew”.

She said the first run in Brisbane about 10 years ago attracted 2000 runners. This year she expects well over 13,000 to complete the run.

Patricia is running because she has had close experiences with cancer.

“My mother was affected by it late in life when she was 76. My husband has suffered and his grandmother had breast cancer.

“I have a daughter, a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren and we all want to contribute the best way we can.”

Patricia says the Mother’s Day run has been very heart-rending.

“Last year, I stood behind a father and his children who had lost a wife and a mother from breast cancer. They were running for her and this is what they wanted to do.”

The Mother’s Day Classic is all about raising awareness and honouring those impacted by the disease, as well as funding vital research into treatment, detection and prevention.

“The more funds we raise, the faster a cure can be found,” Mother’s Day Classic national chair Louise Davidson said.

“So instead of just registering this year, why not fund-raise? Funding research is a great investment in the future,” Ms Davidson said.

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community news Golden years means golden economy as jobs growth surges in Queensland AN increasing influx of retirees and demand for new technologies will help fuel Queensland’s next jobs growth surge, says a new report by Deloitte Access Economics.

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identifies the ‘25 sectoral hotspots’ with the biggest potential to lift Australia’s prosperity over the next 20 years.

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The attraction of the Sunshine State as a

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retirees – or more than 40 every day – move from interstate to Queensland each year.

Deloitte says it has also identified emerging sectors in Queensland that have the potential to sell into rapidly expanding world markets, and to meet global demand for clean energy.

New technologies may open up the largely untapped potential of Queensland’s coastline to provide new opportunities for ocean resources, both in terms of aquaculture and the future development of renewable energy through the power of wind and waves, the report says.

Deloitte Queensland managing partner John Greig said there was “a great deal of potential” for Queensland across a range of industries.

“Queensland has strengths not just in its resources and its sun and surf, but also in its ability to attract retirees, while new technologies have the potential to reinvigorate prospects in thermal coal and to

open up new opportunities off our vast coastline,” Mr Greig said.

Report co-author Chris Richardson said Queensland was a “magnet for retirees”, which presented strong business opportunities.

“The story is better for Queensland because the aged go to Queensland – so you’ve got a bunch of old people getting older and needing healthcare.

“That’s rolled gold as far as business opportunities go, not just its size, but its certainty.”

Queensland a magnet for retirees

Flower Project Foundation spreads kindness in the community THE Brisbane based Flower Project Foundation (FPF) founded in 2011 provides an emotional boost to people who often feel forgotten in the community.

It can also help someone doing it tough feel special, appreciated and uplifted.

Since its inception, the Flower Project Foundation has delivered more than 2200 bouquets of kindness across South-East Queensland using mainly volunteers.

The Foundation was formed in 2011 by Clinical Psychologist Shannon Yeardley and her family. She realised that everyone can make a real differ-

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community news Ad campaign says today’s retirees becoming an endangered species

AN interactive exhibit at Sydney’s Australian Museum positioning retirees as an endangered species has been created as part of MLC’s ‘Let’s Save Retirement’ campaign.

The exhibit, claimed to be a world ‘first’, includes live-action, life sized dioramas to dramatise retirement becoming a thing of the past.

MLC is an Australian asset and wealth management company, which was purchased

by National Australia Bank in 2000 from Lend Lease Corporation Ltd The catalyst for the campaign is the country’s estimated $1 trillion retirement savings gap and the fact that Australians are living longer and healthier lives, NAB chief marketing officer

Meanwhile, a Suncorp Superannuation report says one in three baby boomers needs at least $300,000 extra in superannuation in order to retire comfortably.

“Working into your

grey years should be a choice, not a grudge decision due to insufficient retirement savings,” says Suncorp’s executive general manager, customer distribution Lisa Harrison.

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia calculates that a retiree now needs a $430,000 lump-sum payout – or $510,000 for couples – to live comfortably.

Are elderly retirees becoming museum pieces?

Sandra De Castro said.

“One in five Australians has already postponed retirement and people are working far beyond the age they had envisaged.” Ms De Castro said.

“We’re here to save

retirement, and this campaign is all about empowering every Australian to retire comfortably.”

The advertising campaign, which is linking the MLC and NAB brands together

for the first time, was launched on March 23 across the television, print and on-line media.

The campaign is designed to encourage Australians to view their superannuation like a savings account.

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AFTER April 8th, running a computer with Windows XP will be like turning on your house’s security system but leaving the doors and windows open.

That’s the analogy Gerry Egan, senior director of product management for security company Symantec, uses.

“Imagine you’re living in a house. Every night before you go to bed you go around and check that doors are locked and windows are closed,” he said from the company’s offices in the USA. “But your landlord isn’t keeping up with repairs.

community news Windows XP on its way out The lock on the front door doesn’t work anymore and some of the windows won’t close.”

All the big consumer antivirus companies say the same thing: They’ll keep their security software for customers running Windows XP up to date for the foreseeable future, but people really should buy a new computer and upgrade to a newer operating system.

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port and no more security patches.

That, say experts, is the thing consumers most need to worry about.

Most people running Windows XP are comfortable with the program and see no need to upgrade, but as of April 8th the locks on their doors and windows are going to start failing.

On the second Tuesday of every month, Microsoft releases a security patch for all the bugs found in the previous month. This bit of software fixes those bugs.

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setup, consumers either have to update their own computers or, in some cases, the patch is automatically “pushed out” to their computer via the internet. On Tuesday, April 8th, the Microsoft security patch will no longer cover Windows XP. That’s a problem for the estimated 30% of computer users who still run it as their computer’s operating system.

Windows XP has places where its code is similar to Windows 7 and Windows 8, Microsoft’s newer operating systems.

Some of the bugs discovered in those programs will also exist in Windows XP. So each Tuesdays, when Microsoft publishes the security patch, it will tip off hackers worldwide exactly where to look for holes in Windows XP. The good news for consumers is that computers capable of running the newer systems today can cost as little as $400. For those who aren’t quite ready to take the leap, popular security companies say they’ll keep doing what they can for a while.

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6. Complete the proverb, “Hell hath no fury like…”

7. In which sport is the W S Cox plate awarded?

8. What “p” word describes a passenger behind a motorcycle rider?

9. Name an animal that is an arachnid.

10. Where on the body is a pinafore worn?

11. Who won the 2013 Wimbledon men’s singles title?

12. What are the cross pieces on a ladder called?

13. If a person is suffering from “ennui”, what is their problem?

14. Does a zither have strings or keys?

15. What is New Zealand’s highest mountain?

16. Which former champion swimmer features in commercials for Eureka Street Furniture?

17. Off the coast of which state or territory is Hayman Island?

18. What car has a model called “VF”?

19. What colour is an aircraft’s Black Box? 20. What is the prong of a fork called?

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community news Still remembered after 99 years THE 25th of April was officially named ANZAC Day in 1916. It was marked by a wide variety of ceremonies and services in Australia, a march through London, and a sports day in the Australian camp in Egypt. In London over 2,000 Australian and New Zealand troops marched through the streets. A London newspaper headline dubbed them “the knights of Gallipoli�.

Marches were held all over Australia; in the Sydney march, convoys of cars carried wounded soldiers from Gallipoli attended by nurses. For the remaining years of the war, ANZAC Day

was used as an occasion for patriotic rallies and recruiting campaigns, and parades of serving members of the AIF were held in most cities.

During the 1920s ANZAC Day became established as a national day of commemoration for the 60,000 Australians who had died during the war. In 1927, for the first time every state observed some form of public holiday on ANZAC Day. By the mid-1930s, all the rituals we now associate with the day - dawn vigils, marches, memorial services, reunions, twoup games - were firmly established as part of

ANZAC Cove in 1915 courtesy anzacsite.gov.au

ANZAC Day culture.

With the coming of the Second World War, ANZAC Day also served to commemorate the lives

of Australians who died in that war. In subsequent years the meaning of the day has been further broadened to

Anzac Parade in Brisbane

include Australians killed in all the military operations in which Australia has been involved. ANZAC Day was first commemorated at the Memorial in 1942.

There were government orders prohibiting large public gatherings in case of a Japanese air attack, so it was a small occasion, with neither a march nor a memorial service. Since then, ANZAC Day has been commemorated at the Memorial every year.

Australians recognise 25 April as an occasion of national remembrance, a day when we reflect on the many different meanings of war.

COMMEMORATE soldiers, airmen and sailors who participated in World War I and World War II and all other conflicts this Anzac Day. The first Anzac Day march was held in April 1916. Founded by the people of Brisbane, in 1927 it was given to the Southern Eastern Districts RSL to administer. A march for all veterans.

The Anzac Parade will commence at 10am until 12.30pm on Friday, 25 April in Adelaide Street, Brisbane.

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. AT Mitchelton Library on April 23 Society members will participate in an ANZAC Commemoration at Mitchelton Library. On the afternoon of ANZAC Day Apr 25, commencing 1.30pm, the Society will hold its own commemoration to which we invite all who would like to

attend with a special welcome to ex-service personnel. Our military photos and memorabilia will be on display and a wreath will be laid at the base of our 1914-18 honour boards showing names of residents of the Shire of Enoggera who went away to The Great War, You are especially

welcome to pay respect to any family member whose name you find on the boards. On Saturday May 3 we will have a display at Marchant Ward’s annual fair at Lanham Park.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc is located at Enoggera Memorial Hall cnr

Wardell and Trundle Streets (refidex 139A10) .Our research library and photographic collection is displayed every Thursday between 9.30am and 1pm and on the first Saturday of each month between 1 to 4pm.

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community news Caboolture Senior Citizen Centre NEXT outing is to Caloundra on 15th April when we have a morning tea at Golden Beach followed by a cruise on the ferry in the passage with lunch at Pelican Waters Tavern. On April 29th, Nanango Senior Citzs will be our guests for morning tea, entertainment, lunch and the usual raffles and bring and buy stall. Indoor bowls is still popular, Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1pm and Friday morning with cards and a ‘Cuppa’ from 9am.

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Thank you to a local Volunteer

Tracy Davis Minister Community Services, Maureen Richardson and Saxon Rice MP

MAUREEN Richardson a volunteer with Jubilee Community Care has been recognised for her services to the older people within our community. Maureen and other volunteers were thanked for their services to the community by Tracy Davis MP (Minister for Communities, Child safety and Disability Services) who was the guest speaker at the inaugural Mt Coot-tha Volunteer Award Ceremony organised by Saxon Rice MP. Maureen regularly volunteers her services with Jubilee Community Care who provide a range of in-home services to older people in the community enabling people to stay independent and stay living in their home. Jubilee Community Care is a not for profit organisation based at 87 Central Avenue, Indooroopilly telephone 3871 3220.

Locals prefer shopping at The Good Guys IT’S no surprise our local seniors prefer to keep it local. The Good Guys have once again topped the Australian customer satisfaction rankings at the annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards, which saw the retailer secure the title for the third year in a row.

With the proud title of ‘2013 Electrical Store of the Year’, The Good Guys dominated the category for 12 consecutive months in 2013. Demonstrating the highest rating of five stars across value, range, layout and catalogue categories, The Good Guys has achieved the highest level of customer satisfaction overall, outperforming competitors.

The Good Guys prides itself on offering a focused approach to operating as a responsible retailer with the vision to always delight customers. The award highlights the commitment staff share within the

organisation to make The Good Guys not only a great place to shop but a great place to work.

Since its inception as a family business back in 1952, the company has always maintained the philosophy that delivering strong customer service is essential for both business credibility and customer retention.

The Good Guys’ Local Giving Program also highlights the store’s values and importance of giving back. The program sees a percentage of every transaction in store go toward essential initiatives within local communities, as well as Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food. When people shop at The Good Guys, they know their money is helping people who need it.

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community news Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show THE premier event on the Asia-Pacific boat show calendar, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, will be held at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast from May 22-25, 2014.

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the complete marine lifestyle showcase. As well as access to some of the world’s most prestigious and innovative boats and marine brands, visitors of all ages will enjoy an action-packed program of entertainment and demonstrations. This year the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show celebrates

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Local grants salute Australia’s Veterans

COMMEMORATIVE projects saluting Australia’s servicemen and women, past and present, have received funding under the Saluting Their Service grants program, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson announced today. Senator Ronaldson said the latest round of the Saluting Their Service grants program provided 103 veteran and Defence community organisations across the country with $233,724 in Government funding. The Saluting Their Service grants program helps the Australian community contribute to the commemoration of those who have served, and those who continue to serve our nation. “These funds support local, community-based projects such as the restoration of wartime memorabilia, establishing new memorials and flag poles, and refurbishing ex-

isting memorials and local rolls of honour,” Senator Ronaldson said. “It is through these community projects that we can ensure the service and sacrifice of Australian service personnel is remembered, and continue to demonstrate our respect for the current generation of soldiers, sailors, airmen and women serving us today, and their families.” Local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for future grant funding rounds should visitwww.dva.gov.au/grants or call 133 254 or 1800 555 254 from regional Australia. Funding for projects commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War, 2014-2018, is currently available under the ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Programme. More information and application forms be found at www.anzaccentenary.gov.au

Meet new friends at Pine Rivers U3A Pine Rivers will be holding our monthly social and information meeting on Friday 16th May 2014 starting at 10.00am. For this month only we will be at the Lawnton Community Hall (near Lawnton Primary School) Cnr Nightingale Drive and Todds Road, Lawnton, this is due to maintenance work at Bray Hall.

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community news Centenary Evening VIEW Club Easter event

Mothers’ Day luncheon OUR Mothers’ Day themed luncheon meeting for Arana VIEW Club will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 7th May at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra.

Penny’s Boutique will give a presentation on ‘Travelling Light’. A two-course lunch incl tea/coffee is provided ($22.00). Bookings: phone Dorothy 3351 5196 by 4pm Monday 5th May. Arana VIEW welcomes new members and visitors to our meetings and other social activities organised each month.

THE Centenary Evening VIEW Club welcomes women of all aged to join them in their regular monthly dinner meetings. The next dinner meeting will be on Monday 14th April at the Mt. Ommaney Hotel Apartments 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. Cost of the dinner is $35 and bookings are essential. To add to the fun of the night attendees are asked to bring along a decorated pair of “Easter ears”. For any queries, phone Di on 3202 9759.

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THE Stafford Garden Club Inc. will meet on Thursday, May 15th at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St Kedron. The Guest Speaker is Jo Loader, an enthusiastic cordyline grower, who will give a demonstration of Flower Arranging. Come at 9.30 am for a cup of tea and a chat before the meeting. Visitors are always welcome. Phone Gloria on 3355 4703 or Jane on 3359 3565

Right: Arana VIEW Comittee for 2014

Corinda Branch NSA celebrates NATIONAL Seniors Corinda Branch celebrated the Clubs 24th birthday on 11 March.

The day began with a buffet breakfast, followed by the General Meeting and finished with the cake being cut by our 102 year old member, Iris Andronicus. Iris only recently turned 102 and in recognition of her attaining such a grand age, she was presented with her own beautifully decorated cake. Mark Furness and Marjorie Green came from the Brisbane office to make it a happy day, enjoyed by all. Our Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month with morning tea at 9.30am followed by the meeting at 10am.

You will find us at the Western District Community and Sports Club, Cnr Queenscroft Street and Oxley Road, Chelmer. There is ample parking space in the grounds.

You are most welcome to come and join us. For further information, phone Ruby on 3719 5347.

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Left: 102 year old Iris Andronicus cuts the anniversary cake

Jindalee Probus Club THE April meeting of the Probus Club of Jindalee will be on Tuesday 8th at the Jindalee Golf Club.

The meeting follows morning tea at 10 am and concludes with an interesting guest speaker. The guest speaker at this meeting will be Patrick Pickett, Director/Conductor of the Queensland Pops

Orchestra and this promises to be a most entertaining talk.

Probus is a social club for retired or semi-retired men and women. If you would like to attend a meeting or require more information please ring Annette on 3376 1888.

Fashion Parade and High Tea THE Morayfield Lioness Club is holding a Fashion Parade and High Tea to raise funds for the Lions Medical Research Personality Quest. Please come along on the 22nd March 2014. Time 2pm. Lioness Club of Morayfield and District. St Laurence’s Anglican Church, 165 King St Caboolture.

Entry fee $10 plus lucky door and multiple raffles.

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Prior to Christmas I put various items in these bags to test. On returning from holidays some three weeks later, all of my vegetables were as I left them in the refrigerator – fresh and ready to eat. In fact, I now have had some spring onions stored for over six weeks and they are still fresh.

A cut, half-used, cucumber, which normally goes mushy and soggy because of the water content is still fine after three weeks and mint is now fresher and crisper than when I put it in and it has been there for over three weeks too.

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community news Gina battled to raise awareness of service given by Ipswich’s Vietnam War veterans

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By JIM BOWDEN AS the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Gina Conroy tried damn hard to make a go of it.

Her hope and prayer was that a special cocktail dinner she arranged in Ipswich last month to raise awareness of Australia’s involvement and sacrifices in that war and to help support military charity Mates4Mates would get the support it deserved.

“Only 39 booked in which was very sad. I might give it a go again, but I’m not sure,” Gina lamented to Brisbane Seniors Newspaper.

“But the few that were there, including my mum and dad and some of their Vietnam Vets mates and their children, had an enjoyable time – and a few Blue Lagoons put me in a relaxed mood!”

Gina, no slouch for a challenge, worked the community hard to promote the event. She was supported by the media and the Chamber of Commerce, she visited schools, especially those running defense courses, contributed to newsletters, and drove or walked through Ipswich, Amberley, Springfield and parts of Brisbane to deliver her message.

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She grew up hearing about her father’s friends who struggled to cope after coming home.

So when Gina heard about the work military charity Mates 4 Mates did to help wounded returned soldiers and their families, she wanted to help and set about hosting the cocktail dinner on March 29 to support the charity.

“This was not just to Welcome home .. more than 700 returning soldiers raise money, but also a from the Vietnam War marched through Brisbane chance to raise the streets in June 1968. The home-comers were group’s profile in members of the 2nd Battalion of the Royal AusIpswich. tralian Regiment and the 4th Field Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery. The 2nd Battalion fought “Not a lot of people in Vietnam with two companies of New Zealand know about Mates 4 troops. The battalion saw 27 killed in action and Mates, apart from 122 wounded. defence force members,” she said. “I thought to show our support and raise awareness we could do something to let the defence guard members we are still thinking about them.”

Like she has done every year on ANZAC Day, Gina will watch her dad and his mates march in the Brisbane parade alongside the young members of the Airfield Defence Guard.

“This is my way of showing I am proud of them all, especially my dad of course, and his mates are happy that I still come to support them,” Gina said.

“They have known me since I was little.”

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IF someone was injured, had a heart attack or suffered an allergic reaction in your presence, would you know what to do? How would you react? Do you know the first steps of first aid?

People are often hesitant to get involved in an emergency situation not so much because they don’t want to help but they’re worried they won’t know what to do.

Emergencies can happen anywhere — at home, on the street, in the pool or at the supermarket. So what should you do?

To gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully react and possibly save a life you need to complete a first aid course.

An Allability Training course in first aid, providing nationally recognised training, will have you feeling confident to assist should there ever be an emergency. Allability is owned by Sunshine Butterflies Inc that provides services and support to people with a disability and to their families. Sunshine Butterflies does not receive any government funding and relies on their training business to be sustainable. Leanne Walsh, of Noosa, started Sunshine Butterflies. She and her husband know firsthand how difficult it is to raise a special needs child without any support, so Sunshine Butterflies was born. Rather than wait for a millionaire benefactor to donate to the charity, she started AllAbility Training to provide much needed funds for the charity. To book your First Aid course call 5470 2830.

THE next meeting of the Wilston Evening VIEW Club will be held at Brothers Grange 41 Agincourt Street, The Grange Wednesday 9 April 2014 6.30pm for 7pm.

We are a small club that is seeking to increase membership.

Our dinner meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Brothers Grange. The 2 course dinner meeting cost is $30. At many of the meetings there is a guest speaker along with raffles, lucky door prize, the opportunity to make new friends, and of course, plenty of fund and laughter.

Bookings are essential for catering so please contact Janette 3350 4331 prior to Sunday 6 April for more information.

Carina Senior Citizens ALL our activities are up and running for the year. They are from Monday to Saturday inclusive, mornings only and include Art, Bridge, Cards, Craft, Creative Stitching, Darts, Social Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Quilting, Tai Chi Gentle Exercise.

Call into the Clubrooms at 1 Edmond Street, Carina just over from the Carina Library or phone for our daily programme to be sent to you. We are a friendly club and would love to have you join us. Phone 3395 4636 for further information.

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community news Law study seeks volunteers to enhance understanding of making a will

THE QUT Health Law Research Centre needs people with complicated family, asset or business arrangements to help them conduct an ARCfunded study into the process of making a will and how people distribute their assets. If you are part of a blended family, making a will so that your last wishes are

crystal clear and adhered to can be difficult,” says Professor Ben White from QUT’s Health Law Research Centre. “There are also challenges in making a will that adequately provides for an adult child with cognitive impairment.

“We are looking for participants with these circumstances and also

those who have a mixture of asset types such as property and shares valued at more than $3 million or who have substantial international assets. “Perhaps there are some people over 45 years of age who have made a conscious choice not to make a will - we would like to interview them too.” Professor

White said the topic of will-making was often something people sometimes shied away from, especially if they know they have some complex circumstances.

“This study aimed to fill gaps in our knowledge of how much people understand about distributing their assets in wills and how much

they know about how their estate is distributed if they die intestate, that is without leaving a will,” he said. “This research will help us better understand the special needs and interests of people in these situations and how they want to make plans for the future. This will provide a basis to support targeted public education

campaigns and also inform legal drafters of key issues of concerns for these cohorts.” The project is a collaborative one with seven public trustee organisations around Australia and is led by the UQ School of Social Work and Human Services. Professor White said study participants would be asked to

complete a face-to-face or telephone interview that could take up to an hour, at a time and place that was convenient for them. To participate in the study, contact Professor White on 07 3138 4066 or email bp.white@qut.edu.auor Rachel Feeney on 07 3346 9090 or r.feeney@uq.edu.au.

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Timed to coincide with the lead-up to the election in Western Australia; the Save Solar campaign advertising underlines the importance of the Renewable Energy Target in relation to providing financial support for the installation of home solar power systems.

Currently, the RET provides up to $3,450 subsidy on a 5kW solar power system.

A solar panel system of this size is large enough to wipe out the power bills of an average Australian household.

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out Australia. Earlier this year it was estimated if the RET was abolished, up to 6,750 solar PV jobs could be lost and foregone nationwide in less than 5 years.

The Australian Solar Council says if the Renewable Energy Target is left unchanged, it could deliver 700 megawatts of big solar in Western Australia; creating 7,000 construction jobs by 2020.

The Australian Solar Council says it has been in discussions with key political parties to determine their support for maintaining the existing RET. “The future of the Renewable Energy Target will be a key issue in the WA Senate election. From our questions to candidates, householders will know which candidates commit (to) help them reduce their power bills.”

Dale Spender speaks on Women’s Issues ON Wednesday evening, 16th April, Dale Spender, the well known Australian feminist, will speak at Kenmore Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) when her topic will be “Women’s Issues.” Dale lives in Brisbane, with her partner of over 3 decades.

She has written 13 publications including a book entitled” Man made Language”. This was also the subject of her PhD thesis.

She argues that in patriarchal societies, men control the language and topics of conversation. In the “70’s, Dale was writing her PhD, Germaine

Greer was writing “The Female Eunuch” and in 1960 VIEW Clubs were developed. Knowing that 40% of students in disadvantaged communities leave school before they turn 14, the Smith Family developed their Learning for Life Programme to raise over $1.4 million to help 25,000 students from primary to tertiary level to stay in school and to achieve. We meet for dinner at Boulevard Restaurant, Witton Rd., Indooroopilly at 6.30 pm for 7 pm for a 2 course meal ($34) and on other occasions, enjoy a walking group, book groups

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CREMATION GARDENS There are seven different garden areas providing sites for ashes.

Rockeries, rose beds, formal and informal, the Avenue and Monumental areas. There are also Family Estates available all with views of the hills and valleys that make the grounds a haven for native animals.

Sites are priced from $1200 and can be pre-purchased to avoid future price rises.

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and other activities together. Join us for our April dinner meeting. Ring Jocelyn, Ph 0438 260 542 for further information.

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community news 37th Brisbane Model train show planned for 3rd and 4th May at Doomben Racecourse For your chance to WIN one of 2 Family Passes to this fantastic model train show, please forward your entry to: AMRA Competition, Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, PO Box 1062, Tewantin, 4565, with your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope no later than 21 April 2014.

Wilhelm Speldewinde (Redcliffe) and Warren Fleming (Alderley) run a German model train on the garden railway track at Zillmere

THE Queensland Branch of the Australian Model Railway Association (AMRA-Qld) is on track for a fantastic model train show to be held on 3rd and 4th May in Brisbane. The AMRAQld is a non-profit association incorporated in Queensland. The show which is the 37th annual event is to be held at the Doomben Racecourse. Entry is via gate 2 off Nudgee Road or gate 5 Hampden Street, Ascot.

This year also celebrates the 60th year of the Australian Model Railway Association (AMRA) Queensland Branch.

The Queensland Branch is located at 20 Murphy Road, Zillmere and meets on Tuesdays from 10am until 3pm and most Saturdays (except the 5th Saturday of any month) from 12:30-4pm. Tuesday involves the affectionally called Daylighterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group which operates the indoor rail facility. On the third Saturday of the

month, the Garden Railway operates at the Zillmere venue from 10am to 2pm. This involves an outdoor large scale facility for 32mm and 45 mm gauge track powered, battery, clockwork and live steam garden railway models.

Geoff Cook has constructed an Atlantic 4-42 scale model of the Southern Bell train which is a replica of the service that used to be run by the London Brighton and South Coast Railway Company in the UK. Wilhelm Speldewinde and Warren Fleming run a German scale model LGB G 45mm gauge train (pictured).

Donations from the general public who would like to assist the group in any way are most welcome at the Zillmere facility.

The Queensland Branch currently has 260 financial members. New members willing to assist with the Brisbane Model Train Show

would be appreciated as it is a major event.

President Bruce Meiklejohn said that visitors were always welcome to visit the Zillmere facility prior to making a decision to join. Family, senior and student membership is available.

The highlight of the year will be the annual Brisbane model train show at Doomben Racecourse. This will feature a large range of train shops and steam trains for the backyard.

There will also be interactive displays for children and demonstrations of wagon and building assembly.

Families and children are welcome. Adult entry is $13; concession $10; children (5-15) $6 and children under 5 free.

For more information, see the website www.brisbanemodeltrain show.com.au or visit the Zillmere facility in person during operational days or telephone 3862 9633 (answering machine after hours).

Bands, bikes and good times U3A Pine Rivers Inc will be cial and Information Day on Please note this is early holding their monthly So- Friday April 11th 2014. due to the Easter Holidays.

The event will be at Bray Hall, Cnr Cooke and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loan Sts., Petrie. Take the opportunity to socialise, meet the new members as well as booking for theatre outings, bus and photography trips and hear about our newer classes in art, relaxation, sociology and lots more.

We are keen to form a band.

Can you play an instrument? We are also planning a social biking group next term, great exercise and good for the heart. Come along and have some fun.

Entry is FREE and visitors and prospective members are welcome. Light refreshments are provided for a gold coin donation. Support us by purchasing raffle tickets at the door. For further information please phone 3321 0681. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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community news Minister chooses RSL Care for first site visit in Queensland RSL Care hosted Federal Health Minister, the Honourable Senator Mitch Fifield, for his first Queensland site visit at RSL Care Fairview Retirement Community on Thursday, 13 March.

RSL Care Board Chair, Mr Pat McIntoshand RSL Care CEO, Mr Craig Mills met with the Minister to discuss the direction of aged care in Australia.

“We enjoyed an open conversation as we discussed some of the challenges facing the aged care sector,” Mr Mills said. “There is still some work to be done to improve outcomes for older Australians requiring aged care services.

“At the moment the legislative framework provides funding to a provider based on a consumer’s health profile.

“RSL Care wants to look at opportu-

nities to provide services where the focus is on maintaining the wellness and independence of older Australians, so that consumers have more choice and control around the services they use.”

Mr Mills said the visit from Minister Fifield to RSL Care was very welcome and proof that RSL Care was gaining momentum as a leading provider. “I would like to thank the Minister for his visit and for giving RSL Care the opportunity to meet with him, he said. “The Minister toured Fairview and met with residents and their families before meeting to discuss the future direction of Aged Care with RSL Care executive members. “The Minister was generous with his time by meeting and speaking with residents, the visit was appreciated by all.”

Newmarket VIEW Club - We’d really like to meet you in 2014 “Voice, Interests and Education of Women” The next meeting of the Newmarket VIEW Club will be held at the Gaythorne RSL Club on Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 10.30 for 11.00 a.m. As Friday 25 April is ANZAC day, our guest speaker, Glennis Gill, will speak on the founding of Red Cross and the important work that Red Cross have done and continue to do in armed conflicts around the world. In addition, the key role women have played in Red Cross will be addressed.

As part of its new year membership drive, Newmarket VIEW is looking for newly retired or community-minded women to join their club. VIEW members come from all walks of life and

we would be delighted to welcome you as a visitor. You will be met at the door and introduced to other members in a very friendly and informal atmosphere.

Our luncheon meetings, where we regularly have a guest speaker, are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Gaythorne RSL and in addition we have many social outings and really excel at coffee mornings and luncheons!

Newmarket VIEW is a small, friendly club and we need new members.

Bookings for our luncheons are essential for catering purposes so please contact Jill 0412 722 067 or Lynne 3353 3978 prior to Friday, 18 April for further information.

Beefy’s pies goes gluten free

“THIS may come as surprise but as the local family business behind Beefy’s Pies, we have never been able to give our own pies to our son. How ironic is that?” remarked owner and pastry chef Mark Hobbs.

“Our third child Michael was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, just prior to his third birthday, ten years ago.”

“And one of the biggest problems that you face when you or a loved one is first diagnosed with the disease is that you tend to focus on what you can’t eat. And eating out or buying takeaway food is a particularly challenging time for the whole family.”

“We wanted our son Michael to feel ‘normal’ in his own home, so we made it a rule that we would all support him by going gluten free each dinner time, which meant NO Beefy’s pie nights!”, he said.

During the latter part of 2013, with so many new gluten free flours available, the Hobbs family felt it was the right time to perfect their own Gluten Free pie. After much experimenting and tweaking, they adapted their award winning recipe into their new Gluten Free Signature Steak Pie. “As parents, we wanted nothing more than for our son to enjoy his very own Beefy’s pie for the first time.”

“Essentially, in order for our pies to be endorsed as safe to eat by those with Coeliac Disease, our pies have been independently tested for their gluten level and then endorsed by Coeliac Australia.”

“Our gluten free piesare produced at a specific time on separate or shared equipment that is cleaned systematically and inspected prior to production. They are then individually packaged to ensure zero cross contamination from our other products,” said Mark.

“Flavour is our number one priority as there are a lot of pretty ordinary gluten free options in the market place currently. And the final result, well Michael loves our Gluten Free pies!”

Beefy’s has just recently released their new Gluten Free Signature Steak Pie at all of their stores including their Brisbane store located along Wynnum Rd at Cannon Hill. This latest addition to the award-winning range at Beefy’s is fully endorsed by Coeliac Australia and is, in fact, the only Coeliac endorsed steak pie in Australia. Mark Hobbs said, “The pie was created really as a labour of love.”

One in every hundred Australians has Coeliac Disease, but if you are a sufferer you can now tuck into a local Beefy’s pie.

For more information about Beefy’s and their award winning pies visit www.beefys.com.au.

LifeTec plans Positive Ageing Journey Event and Exhibition at Coorparoo in May WE may not be able to turn back time but there are certain things we can do to make the experience of ageing more positive.

The Positive Ageing Journey Event and Exhibition is an educational event aimed at

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baby boomers and beyond! The event has been created to enable people to approach this stage of their lives with the right advice about how to stay healthy, informed and inspired.

LifeTec based at Newmarket, in conjunc-

tion with a range of other organisations is planning the 2014 Positive Ageing Event and Expo on Monday 19 May 2014 at Easts Leagues Club, 40 Main Avenue, Coorparoo.

Entry to the event is $20, which will cover

morning tea, lunch, all presentations, performances,and an expo featuring a large range of services and organisations available to seniors.

Presentations will include planning for the future; maintaining an

active healthy lifestyle; gardening advice; bridging the digital divide; enhancing your safety and peace of mind; maintaining a creative and healthy mind; healthy eating and nutrition, how to future proof your home and many more.

LifeTec is a leading provider of specialist information and advice to help people maximise their independence through assistive technology.

The service is available through a central contact number (1300 885 886), with LifeTec display centres based in Newmarket (Brisbane) and Townsville. The service is offered across all of Queensland with outreach health professionals available to travel to homes or workplaces in other areas of Queensland.

For more information about the Positive Ageing Journey Event or for information aboutLifeTec the toll free number is 1300 885 886 or visit the website www.lifetec.org.au

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community news Wellington Point Senior Citizens Quality Independent Rental Units Live Independently With: • On Site Managers • No Lock In Contracts • No Bond • No Exit Fees • Fortnightly Rent Payment • Rent Assistance Available from Centrelink (for eligible people) • Modern 1 bedroom unit with ensuite • Your own Private Courtyard • Fully furnished or bring your own furniture • Weekly Linen Service included • All meals supplied, home cooked on the premises • Some organised activities • Secure Gated Complex • Public Transport at the Entrance • Close to shopping centres & doctors etc.

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Members on a fine summer’s day walk the foreshore

MEMBERS of the Wellington Point Senior Citizens Club enjoyed a nice lunch with friends followed by a walk along the pleasant foreshore of the point. Members had a lovely day.

Social indoor bowls are played in the Community Hall, Birkdale Road, Wellington Point. Games start at 9am on Saturdays and 12.45pm Tuesdays. Admittance is $3 that includes tea and biscuits. Annual fee is $5.

New members are very welcome.

For more details, please phone Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160.

New members are very welcome

COME join the members of 60 and Better Cannon Hill Assoc. Inc. every Tuesday for Tai Chi commencing at 9am and Gentle Exercise at 10.15. We will even give you a cuppa before you prance out the door after a lively morning of exercise, with your exhilarating instructor Judy.

The cost of the morning is $6 for both exercises or $4 for one. Each Monday morning you can enjoy the company of 50 or 60 seniors enjoying an Easter Concert, fashion parade or a speaker or just playing board games, bingo and BBQ Cent Auction the fifth Monday of the month $6 or whatever has been planned by the committee to help you mingle and make friends.

Start 9.30am morning tea/biscuit followed by the selection of entertainment for the day. Lunch consists of sandwich /cake which will be served before Line dancing at 12pm. The cost of line dancing is an extra $2.

Those interested in joining the singing for home concerts please see Glady on Monday as we practice after Line dancing.

The cost for all of this is $5 Membership for 12 months from January to December and the morning festivities between $5 and $10 depending what is on and what we the club has to pay for. We will be looking forward to greeting you at the Cannon Hill School of Arts, 958 Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill.

(Right beside the Pizza Hut).

The last Thursday of every second month we will endeavour to have a bus trip of interest to members, but of course this can’t go ahead without bums on seats and a seat will cost you (a member $25 buy your own lunch +) non-members and not having attended 12 times this year $35 and buy your own lunch, plus extras such as entry to whatever or goods you wish to purchase. Morning tea can be supplied.

Please ask for a newsletter to be sent if you would like one or pick up one from the hall. Please contact Beverley on 3843 2920 or Jenny 3395 0754, Aileen 3399 2547 to book or more information.

EDITORIAL COPY is always welcome.

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community news Freehold Retirement Revolution! OPEN DAY IF you’re considering your retirement options then you’d better lock this in your diary! Pebble Beach Freehold Retirement community will hold an Open Day on Friday 16th May from 10am to 2pm. This will be an ideal opportunity for those considering a revolutionary new concept in active,

independent retirement to tour the latest stage of this sought after development, view display homes and join friendly residents for rolling refreshments.

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owners but still get to enjoy the security and community atmosphere of a retirement community. “In this way Pebble Beach has been designed to bridge the gap between full service retirement living and owning your own home,” says Sales Manager Elaine Quinn “The community doesn’t

boast a swimming pool, restaurant, bowls club or any on-site care however the community’s proximity to an abundance of services, clubs and facilities allows residents to pick and choose those they want, without being burdened by ongoing costs and service fees associated with on-site facilities they may not even use.”

Pebble Beach presents the perfect solution for those active retirees who really just seek to downsize and have someone else take care of large home hassles. All on the doorstep of Bribie Island, the Sunshine Coast and a multitude of local clubs

and facilities whilst still being within an easy drive of Brisbane and all major services.

Pebble Beach Community is at 210 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point – just before the bridge to Bribie Island - offers quality brand new 2 and 3 bedroom freehold retirement homes with prices starting from $310,950.

You can visit Pebble Beach online at:www. pebblebeach.com.au .

The sales office is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm and those considering their retirement options and families are invited to attend an Open Day on-site Friday 16th May 2014

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc. ON April 22, 23, and 24 branch members will again be outside Coles and Spotlight, Everton Park selling Anzac day memorabilia; please give them your support. On Anzac Day branch members will take part in RSL Gaythorne’s early morning Anzac Day Parade

before joining their colleagues from other nasho branches in the Brisbane Anzac Day Parade. This month’s meeting of Brisbane North West branch will take place at RSL Gaythorne on the second Sunday of the month (13th April), commencing 10.15am, to avoid clashing with Easter. For details on the Association’s numerous other metropolitan and south east Queensland branches or to see the benefits of joining the Association and obtaining the two service medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled, consult website www.nashoqld.org.au or phone 3324 1277.

Memorial Rock Safes for loved ones’ ashes

WITH more and more families choosing cremation over burial when a loved one passes away, an important consideration is the safekeeping of the ashes afterwards. Having to store his grandmother’s ashes in an urn kept inside a shed for several years, Gold Coast concreter and entertainer Bud Manthey designed a unique and caring alternative that not only offers comfort to those left behind but takes away the stress of wondering whether you’ve done the right thing by the deceased person.

Bud came up with the innovative idea of encasing ashes within memorial internment rocks that can be placed in gardens, or even on balconies; allowing family and friends to visit in natural and comfortable settings. Despite the fact that the concrete rocks are weighty—usually about 25 to 30 kg, a factor that helps stop theft and wind movement—Bud believes that they could become transportable family heirlooms.

Reinforced with fibermesh, each rock is individually crafted and made with a sealable internal cavity and backing plate easily accommodating two standard Australian-size ash urns and memorabilia. Quality bronze-cast plaques in different sizes are also available for securing to the hand-shaped and coloured rocks.

Additionally, arrangements can be made to have your loved one’s ashes picked up from the crematorium (with your written authority) and placed in your chosen memorial rock before being delivered to your home or a specified location within the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Gold Coast or Tweed/Northern Rivers areas.

Memorial Rock Safes Australia is a family-owned business that has evolved as a result of Bud’s forward thinking. Appointments can be made to view all available memorial rocks at the Memorial Rock Safes Gold Coast display. For further details, including a comprehensive catalogue and heartfelt testimonials, please visit www.memorialrocks.com.au, or phone 0413 770 272. Memorial rocks purchased online can be delivered Australia-wide by TNT Transport.

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community news Brisbane Transport Lawn Bowls winners show off the trophies from their interstate series win

Fourteen of the sixteen BTBA players who competed in the three match interstate series and their winning Cup and Shield

THE Brisbane Transport Lawn Bowls Association (BTBA) still celebrating from a major win against the New South Wales State Transport Institute Lawn Bowls Association (STILBA) proudly displayed their Cup and Shield at a friendly match against Geebung Bowls Club on the 16 March. The BTBA were successful in winning all three matches in the series played in February and a

number of matches against suburban clubs are scheduled across Brisbane during the year.

The competition was the 66th interstate competition held alternate years in Queensland and New South Wales. Sixteen players from BTBA participated in the carnival over one week and 14 are pictured on the greens at Geebung Bowls Club.

Souths Acacia Ladies Bowling Club SOUTHS Acacia Ladies Bowling Club are holding a morning tea for Cancer on Monday, 14 May 2014 commencing at 10am. Morning tea to be followed by Hoy. Entry fee is $5 and the will be plenty of prizes and raffles.

Souths Acacia Ladies Bowling Club is situated at South’s Sports Club, Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge.

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community news Stafford Meals on Wheels do more than just deliver meals

Dying with Dignity Queensland Inc. Are you one of the 85% of adult Australians who want the legal choice of a peaceful, painless, dignified death?

Our not-for-profit society needs MEMBERS to convince our Members of Parliament to legalise assisted dignified death ON REQUEST by a terminally-ill adult.

Our aim is to have the law in Queensland changed so that, subject to appropriate safeguards, residents suffering intolerably can receive assistance to die peacefully and painlessly. This help MUST be in accordance with that person’s expressed direction.

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STAFFORD Meals on Wheels (MOW) whilst providing hot, nutritious three course meals along with frozen meals for weekend consumption, the delivery volunteers also fulfil a caring role of ensuring that client’s wellbeing is also looked after. Co-ordinator of Stafford MOW Jack Pool said that ‘it was important that when meals were being delivered, the welfare of the recipient was assessed. Should they not be well, or even suffered an injury or fall particularly where they live alone, medical help Stafford Meals on Wheels volunteers Franco, Jack Pool and Robyn can be obtained and the prepare eskies for food delivery next of kin notified.’

Co-ordinator Jack Pool is Herston, Kelvin Grove located at 38 Appleby Rd more information or see currently organising a and surrounding areas. (cnr Teevan Street). the website http://www.s fund raising raffle to be The Stafford MOW is Contact 3356 2382 for taffordmealsonwheels.org.au/ drawn in the near future.

Of course the Stafford Meals on Wheels always welcomes donations and financial support from the community and businesses.

The Stafford MOW currently delivers daily to Stafford, Stafford Heights, Gordon Park, Lutwyche, The Grange, Windsor, Wilston, Alderley, Newmarket,

Full year of fun and fundraising ahead for Moreton Bay VIEW Club

Moreton Bay VIEW Club Committee 2014

THIS View Club’s 2014 committee are sworn in and ready to organise another year of fun, fundraising and intellectual stimulation.

This club meets once a month at the Redlands Sporting Club in the Palms Auditorium where we have lunch (and much animated conversation!) followed

by a guest speaker. Apart from this there are monthly outings, coffee mornings and a book club.

Guests and new members are (and made to feel) most welcome. If this sounds like something you would be interested in phone Win on 3286 5496 or Joan on 3207 4079.

The Best Birthday Gift Ever!

“USUALLY for my birthday, my children buy me towels or pillows and once even a basket for the cat. Last year, after a wonderful lunch in the park with my family, we came home and I found that for a birthday gift my son had organised the replacement of my old toilet seat with an electronic Bidet toilet seat. I had seen them advertised on TV and thought what a great idea. I was absolutely shocked and thrilled to find I now have one on my toilet.”

My daughter explained that she had recently purchased one from The BIDET SHOP® herself and found her husband and children loved it so much they decided to buy one for me as a birthday gift.

After two weeks of having my new Bidet, I wondered how I had ever survived previously without it. All I have to do is sit down on my nice warm seat and go to the loo, and once I am finished I simply press a button and I get a warm water wash and a gentle stream of warm air dry.

Now almost a year later, it has changed my life, I have saved a fortune in toilet paper and, I see going to the toilet as a time of luxury.

It is the best birthday gift I have ever received!

(Sylvia Ross) For more info, call The BIDET SHOP® today on 1300 243 387 (freecall).

Men’s Shed Meeting

THE Sunnybank District Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday , and Friday mornings between 8.30 am and Noon. The shed is located adjacent to the Sunnybank Uniting Church car park, in Hillcrest St, Sunnybank Hills. Visit our website www.sunnybankshed.org or call Des Broom , Chairman, on 07 3345 2876 for information. We have a BBQ on the last Friday of each month, drop in and have a chat and see what we do.

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community news Guided walks through Sandgate’s History

Brendale Evening VIEW Club

(L-R) Hostess Bev Bailey and Guest Speaker Debbie Bruford. Co-ordinator of Kalparrin and Koolkuna Women’s Refuges, working with women and children escaping domestic violence.

One of the historical buildings to be seen on the walk with guide Pam Verney

WALKERS will be able to see some beautiful historical buildings and homes that have been restored on walks being held during Australian Heritage Week in April at Sandgate.

Walks will take place onSaturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2014.They will take approximately two hours commencing at 9:30am.

A number of old homes and buildings will be seen during the two walks including Meridian historical home and the former Baptist Church (see pic).The activity is being organised by members of the Sandgate and District Historical Museum and guide Pam Verney.

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Also in April, the Bluewater Festival comes to the Museum. This will be on Friday 18 April and Sunday 20 April.

Later in the year, walks will also be conducted for Queensland Heritage Festival with the theme ‘Journeys-walking back through time’ on Sat 3 May. During Queensland Week, walks on Sat 7 June with the theme home and Sunday 8 June with the theme buildings will be held. Bookings are essential. Cost is $20 which will include morning tea. Telephone the Sandgate and District Historical Museum on 3869 2283 (leave message after hours) or phone guide Pam 0410 327 095.

BRENDALE Evening VIEW Club meet on the third Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start at Aspley Hornets AFL Football Club, 50 Graham Rd., Carseldine. Guest Speaker for 15th April “Easter Dinner Meeting” will be Julia Baker a Motivational Speaker, Puppeteer, Actress, Snake Handler and more.

She knows her purpose in life.....to inspire and teach her easy to follow formula, so that everyone can create the life of their dreams! RSVP by Sunday 13th April by phoning Julia on 3285 2153. For more information on our friendly club phone Trish on 3264 2213.

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My mother taught me about ENVY: ‘There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do.’

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community news Flower event not to be missed

Huge display of flowers and plants to view

THE Queensland Council of Garden Clubs, represents over 120 Garden Clubs throughout

Queensland, from Cairns in the north down to Tweed Heads in the south. Once again our

premier Garden Event of the year is on at the Mt Coot-tha. Auditorium at the Botanic Gardens in Toowong, from 10 a m to 4 p m on Saturday 26th April 2014 and from 9.30 a m to 3.00 p m on Sunday 27th April.2014. The theme this year is “LEST WE FORGET’. We will have interesting guest speakers on both days, talking on subjects such as Organic Gardening, Indoor Plants, Roses, Bromeliads, Floral Art, Herbs and African Violets. There will be a fabulous Display of flowers, plants and floral art. Friendly advice on gardening problems, and local garden club information. Plants and garden products for sale. Delicious Refreshments and a Raffle with many prizes.

For further information please contact Lizzie Parkinson on 07 3878 6185 or 0412 755 500. Visit our website at: www.qcgc.net

1914-1918 Queensland homefront MUCH is known and celebrated about the exploits of Australian soldiers during the Great War. Far less is understood of the society they left behind and how the ordeal of waging war transformed it. Join historians Professor Raymond Evans and Mr Mark Cryle in conversation with Ian Townsend as they discuss the deep-

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seated social conflicts that intensified under the stress of wartime conditions. Collections from the John Oxley Library will be on display.

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Event will take place on Tuesday, 22 April at 6pm. To book visit: slq.eventbrite.com or phone 3840 7768.

Easter and ANZAC Day celebrations LAST month NSA New Farm Branch celebrated the 24th Birthday with a cake presented by Robert Cavalluci, our State Member and raffle prizes presented by Cr. Vicky Howard and one of our members, Senator Claire Moore. As April includes both Easter and ANZAC Day celebrations, Branch plans include a lunchtime cruise on the Kookaburra Queen on Tuesday 15th, Mahjong (Eastern Style) every Thursday morning from midday at the Library.

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CHARLES Edwin Bean watches Australian soldiers advance near Martinpuich in France during February, 1917.

Australia’s official war correspondent throughout the First World War, Bean personally witnessed the tragedies and successes of the Australian Imperial Force on the front lines, an experience which drove him to found the Australian War Memorial to ensure that the Anzac story would endure.

Charles Bean wrote six volumes of the official histories, describing the Australian experience at Gallipoli and on the Western Front in France and Belgium.

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After the war to end all wars SOON we will once again commemorate Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the so-called “War to End All Wars”. Maybe it is appropriate to take a moment to consider the aftermath of the conflict that was so horrible, so obscene, and so monstrous, that it was said the world could never again see its like. The casualty list of 61,500 Australian dead, 152,000 wounded and 400 taken prisoner touched every family in the country and forged the theme of “never again” for every remembrance service. But all too soon, the sons and daughters of the Anzacs, many born the year of the Armistice, were being asked to wear combat uniforms. Our World War II casualty list was 27,073 dead, 23,477 wounded and 30,560 prisoners of war, of whom 8,296 died in captivity. All three services were again in action in Malaya from 1948 to 1960.

This heralded a new kind of warfare, fought without front-lines and amidst the local community, soon to become the norm. This conflict was declared simply an “Emergency” to allow planters and miners to claim on their insurance.

War or emergency, it made no difference to the 51 Australians killed and 27 wounded. In 1950, Australians serving with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan went into action again when North Korea invaded the south and more soldiers, sailors and airmen were sent from Australia. In three years, until

the cease-fire, our casualties were 1584, including 339 killed. This conflict was designated a “police action” by the United Nations. Twenty three soldiers were killed and eight wounded during the confrontation with the Indonesians in Malaya and Borneo from 1962 to 1966.

Because of diplomatic sensitivities at the time, our operations were never officially confirmed.

Even though there was never a formal declaration, Vietnam was our longest war – 1962 to 1975. It resulted in 521 Australian dead and 3129 wounded.

For the first time in Australian history, conscripted soldiers fought overseas. Sadly, 185 died and 880 were wounded.

Since Vietnam we’ve been involved in a series of conflicts, in Somalia (1992 to 1994, 1 killed, 3 wounded), the Gulf War (1990 to 1991), Iraq (2003 to present, 2 killed) and the numerous peacekeeping and humanitarian deployments such as Cambodia, Kurdistan, Timor, Bougainville, the Solomons, Egypt, Lebanon, Western Sahara, Namibia, Zimbabwe and the former Yugoslavia.

Even peace-keeping has its dangers. We lost one soldier in Western Sahara, two in East Timor and one in Lebanon. Three police were killed on duty in Cyprus. The death toll continues to rise in Afghanistan. Other out-ofthe-way places our Servicemen and women have operated include Iran, Kashmir, Congo, Yemen, Sierra Leone, Uganda,

Ethiopia and even Siberia.

So World War I did not do much to end all wars. Since 1918 more than 100 conflicts have been fought around the globe. The figures quoted are Australian casualties only. They do not even scratch the surface of the total count endured by allies and enemies, the civilian population or those who carry the burden of losing a loved

one. In Canberra a magnificent War Memorial stands at the head of a broad avenue. Its walls carry the names of all our fallen. At the other end of the avenue, across the lake is Parliament House.

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Forget Easter eggs!

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PERFECT entertainment to take your grandchildren to during the school holidays is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, based on Michael Rosen’s multi award winning bestselling book is live on stage in the Cremorne Theatre from Saturday 5 to Thursday 17 April 2014. The show features music, laughter, songs, rhythms, rhymes and repetitions; and with puppetry, paints, water and mud, not to mention a bear - we’re not scared! To book go to www.qpac.com.au or phone 136 246.

Seniors On Stage WE are Seniors On Stage (S.O.S.) Theatre Group who meet every Wednesday at 11.30am at the Wynnum Workers Club, 35 Bognor St, Tingalpa to rehearse for our upcoming production. New members are welcome to come along and experience amateur theatre amongst friends. For more information please phone Meg on 3161 8696.

ON Thursday, 1st May, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club I feel like my body meets at the Enoggera has gotten totally out Memorial Hall, corner of of shape, so I got my Wardell and Trundle doctor’s permission Streets. Enoggera. to join a fitness class The guest speaker at and start exercising. this meeting is Bob I decided to take an Moore. When Bob aerobics class for secomes to the club he niors. I bent, twisted, usually brings cuttings gyrated, jumped up for the plant exchange and down and pertable too. In anything spired for an hour.

Bob does, he is an However, but the expert and he is always time I got my leotards willing to share his on the class was knowledge. over!

Check your lawns for winter grass seedlings and dig these out where possible. Aerate lawns with a fork, and oversow bare patches with a lawn repair pack. Remove spent Dahlia blooms and watch for mildew. Yates Rose Gun will help prevent mildew. (If spent blooms are not removed from any plant, that plant puts its energy into producing seeds and not flowers.) If you want to change the colour of next summer’s hydrangea blooms, now is the time to use lime for The project “Green pinker blooms or alum Thumb Express” is for bluer blooms. There underway. are lots more hints Bob At this stage, full details Moore could give at his have not come to hand talk on 1st May. in time for it to be The meeting commences printed in this publicawith morning tea at 9.45 tion. However, to find a.m. Visitors and new out more, on the internet members are most type into Google: Green welcome.

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VIEW Clubs of Queensland celebrate IWD 2014

June Greentree, VIEW National Vice President, Mary Kelly, QUT Director of Equity and Keynote Speaker, and Jean Clarke, Acting National Councillor

Committee members, Margaret, Sue and Margaret

THE Stafford Garden Club Inc. will meet on Thursday April 20th at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St, Kedron. The Guest Speakers are Geoff and Judy Robinson and their topic is “Daylilies and Gerberas”. Both of these are popular in our gardens but the gerberas seem to need more attention.

MEMBERS of VIEW Clubs across Queensland came together at the Pullman Hotel, Brisbane, on 8 March to celebrate the extraordinary work of women, local and international, and to promote the Ending of Poverty for Women and Girls through Economic Empowerment.

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QCWA – Guardian angels of the bush

Geoff and Shirley will be bringing flowers and plants for demonstration and sale. The ladies will have their usual trade table. Come at 9.30 am for a cup of tea and a chat before the meeting.

Visitors are always welcome.

Phone Gloria on 33554703 or Jane on 33593565

THE women of the QCWA were recently acknowledged in Parliament as the Guardian Angels of the Bush.

QCWA State President, Mrs Robyn McFarlane, said that Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry recently praised the continuous work of ‘a dedicated and down-to-earth group of people.

“Yes, our wonderful women across Queensland Branches are the force on ground who have made an extraordinary effort to help those drought affected families,” said Robyn.

“We have been providing money in the form of food LOOKING @ 2.0 is a free online course utilise online tools. In addition, win vouchers and other necessities, which is then redidesigned to help you navigate the great prizes, including an iPad for yourworld of online technologies. Learn self or your local library. Check out the how to use social media to stay con- website for competition details. nected and informed, discover how to For further information view: safely manage and spend your money www.slq.qld.gov.au/services/learning/ THE May outing will be the annual Picnic in the park online, and get the skills to publish and looking.This course is free. at Manly. This is always a special day as we are able to mingle with each other as there is more room to move about which is not possible in a crowded room.

We also have many more interesting trips planned for the year and many interesting entertainers booked for the monthly meetings.”

THERE’S breakfast in Day Concert, part of the Concert Hall at QPAC. So The Carindale branch’s annual charity donation is to bed, flowers, some lippy incredibly loved Music give mum music and a buy “Bales of Hay” to help support the many who and sometimes even on Sundays Program, touch of magic!! Tickets: are suffering the terrible drought in Queensland and powertools bought by being staged on Sunday qtix 136 246 or New South Wales. Our thoughts are with them & dad and dressed up as a 11 May at 11.30am in the qso.com.au. hope they will soon have some worthwhile rain. ‘gift’ for mum….

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rected back into that community’s economy.

While there were numerous areas that benefit from the QCWA’s generosity, it was the PRCF (Public Rural Crisis Fund), which was most in need at the moment. “The PRCF tax deductible donations is 100% targeted to families and individuals in crisis situations such drought, flood, fire and extreme hardship.”

“Talk to everyone about donating – click on ‘What We Do’ on the website www.qcwa.org.au and you will be guided on how to donate to the Public Rural Crisis Fund.

There was no administration charges, as this was taken from donations that was funded from other areas.

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Carindale National Seniors is a friendly club and welcomes everyone at every meeting, including new members. The monthly meetings at Clem Jones Centre ,Carina Bowls Club, Stanley Rd Carina on 2nd Tuesday of every month except Jan, & Feb. Bus trips are always held on 4th Tuesday of every month except Jan. and Feb., except for April this year owing to lateness of Easter this year. This trip to Noela’s Garden at Donnybrook will be on 29th April. Parking is available at the Bowls Club. For further information please phone Anne on 3245 3847 or Maureen on 3398 4236.

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FOREST Lake 50 Plus Club members enjoyed their second outing this year, when they ventured to another Queensland state icon, Parliament House. Building on the current house was started in 1864 and not completed till 1889. First occupied in 1868 and at this time there was still much work to be done. It is built of local sandstone and beautiful local timber. During its construction it suffered many setbacks.

The immense library started in 1860 and was built up to house nearly 32,000 volumes on a wide variety of subjects. This collection is to this day still housed in the original shelving.

On the tour through Parliament House, they were shown many interesting points, and by sitting in the Gallery were able to listen to the committees’ discussion. For morning tea they were served lovely scones, jam and cream and plenty of them too, courtesy of

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Scones at Parliament House Anthony Shorten LNP. Thank you Anthony for your ongoing support of our club. Next stop was lunch at Souths Sports Club at Acacia Ridge. There was a variety of food and washed down with ones’ own choice of beverage and I’m sure everyone was more than satisfied. Forest Lake 50+ Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road Richlands at 10.30am, and new members are always welcome. For more information on the club and its activities, please contact Kay (Treasurer) on 3278 9406 or Les (Activities Officer) on 3279 9449 or mob 0466 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com Date claimers for the next three meetings April 11th, May 16th and June 20th 2014. Please note that April meeting is one week early as it clashes with Good Friday.

WW1 commemoration tour THURSDAY 24 April 2014,10.00 am to 12.00 pm. $20 BLHN Member/$25 BLHN Non-member Commemorate WW1 and ANZAC Day on this walking tour, which honours Brisbane’ military heritage. Guided

by Major John Wright, this tour will include Anzac Square and include information about Brisbane’s role in WW1.

Tour physical rating: easy (some stairs).

A journey to Brisbane…More than a destination Saturday 3 May 2014, 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm.

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Walking the long blue line: Policing Brisbane Wednesday 11 June 2014. 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.

This tour is offered FREE as part of the Brisbane City Council’s Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD) program. Bookings open 10 April 2014. Discover Brisbane’s Police Heritage on this walking tour of the inner city. Visit the sites and hear the stories of law and disorder from Brisbane’s early days. This tour forms part of the 150 years of policing Queensland celebrations. Tour physical rating: easy.

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Discover Bands in Brisbane parks SUNDAY 6 April – Major Works Concert Brisbane Excelsior, Brisbane Brass and South Brisbane Federal Band perform modern brass compositions. Time: 2pm4pm at Brisbane City Temple, Brisbane.

Sunday 6 April – East Meets West Join Brisbane Municipal Concert Band on a journey through world music from 10.30am – 11.30am at Old Government House, Brisbane.

Sunday 13 April – Wartime favourites St John Ambulance Concert Band relives a nostalgic collection of

marches, dance songs and morale-boosting tunes from wartime. Time: 2pm-3pm at Sherwood Arboretum, Sherwood.

Sunday 13 April – Spirit of the Highlands City of Brisbane Pipe Band entertains with traditional folk tunes and marches from the Celtic Isles from 11am-12noon at Bulimba Memorial Park, Bulimba.

Sunday 13 April – Youth Week concert The focus is all about youth and celebrating our young musicians with New Orleans-style jazz from 2pm-4pm at Roma Street Parkland, Spring

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Sunday 27 April – Touch of Tartan Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums entertain the crowds at McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge from 11am-12noon.

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Sunday 27 April – Celtic Airs University of Qld Pipe Band plays a mixed program of Scottish and Australian folk music at Gregory Park, Paddington from 11am-12noon.

BSOL sessions for learners and volunteer mentors BRISBANE Seniors Online (BSOL) is a not-for-profit incorporated organisation that provides affordable one-on-one computer training for seniors and over50s in their own home, at community centres and libraries as well as small classes in some areas using unpaid volunteer mentors (tutors). Training is provided at a pace that suits the learner and also covers what they want to know and what they need to know.

All mentors and office staff are volunteers and there are no paid staff. BSOL teaches Windows (up to the recently released 8.1), Apple devices, tablets, Androids, iPads and emerging technology. Volunteer mentors are always welcome to join BSOL. For more information about Brisbane Seniors Online and how they can help you with computer and internet technology or how to volunteer as a mentor, contact the BSOL office on 3210 6983 or see the BSOL website www.bsol.asn.au

FREE each Tuesday until November, these quality performances showcase everything from classical to contemporary music. Concert is at midday on Tuesdays and doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Tuesday 8 April – Tribute to the Andrews Sisters. Popular tribute act Andrews Sisters presents a selection of swing and boogie-woogie favourites during World War II. Tuesday 15 April – Americana/ Australiana The Chris Pickering Band shares a

Two courses to help family historians THE Queensland Family History Society will be holding an Open Day on Saturday 23 August 2014. The theme for this year’s Open Day is Your family tree: more than just names and dates.

In keeping with our theme during 2014, the Society is providing some courses to help family historians to add more detail to their family stories. This makes our family search much more rewarding and makes the people that we are researching more alive and more likeable (or not).

Education Department and School Records for Family History Research, with presenter Dr Geoff Morgan, will be held on Friday 11 April.

On Friday 9 May, Chris Schuetz will present a course on Using Directories for Research. The courses are held at the QFHS Library and Resource Centre, located at 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne and run for about 90 minutes. Details are available on the website: www.qfhs.org.au/activities/qfhs-training-courses.

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Tuesday 22 April – Attilla – the Violin Virtuoso Attilla Sautov returns with the Mueller International Chamber Orchestra to dazzle in a popular virtuosic program.

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Logan’s Senior Superstars assemble for special finalists and favourites concert NOT to be missed Saturday afternoon tea concert with all the trimmings. Roll up, roll up…twelve of the very best Logan Senior Superstars are set to perform a special blockbuster. Finalists and favourites concert on Saturday, 5 April (1pm) at

Beenleigh Events Centre.

The Logan Senior Superstar Finalists and Favourites Concert is set to gather some of Logan’s most legendary vocal talents with a twist of ballroom dance action, bellydancing, poetry, Priscilla renditions and

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served with a side of afternoon tea to cap off the afternoon’s entertainment. Jackie Anderson, who was crowned the winner of the Logan Senior Superstar contest in 2013 after a 30 year hiatus from singing and an enormous battle with breast

cancer, will once again take centre stage. Jackie will be joined by a stellar line-up of seasoned Senior Superstars. Senior Superstar, which originally began in 2004, is the over 55s talent phenomena that has captured audiences in Brisbane, Sydney and around Queensland. Logan Se-

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nior Superstar Finalists and Favourites Concert event takes place at the Beenleigh Events Centre, Corner Crete and Kent Streets, Beenleigh, Saturday 5th april from 1.00pm (doors open from 12.30pm). The cost is just $12 including afternoon tea. To book call the Box Office on 3412 5626.

Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors ALL members of the branch were brought up to date in the world of technology when Richard “Dick” Bennett Publicity Officer for Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) addressed the March meeting of Rochedale/ Springwood National Seniors Branch. Reporting on the happenings of Seniors On Line and progress of the NBN the large number of computer literate branch members received a wealth of information to take away from the meeting. Members and guests will also enjoy a Bar-B-Que lunch at the close of the meeting on April 16th celebrating the 24th Anniversary of the founding of the Branch.

A guest speaker will appear at this meeting. There is an interesting coach tour arranged for Wednesday April 23rd commencing with a morning tea stop at Queen’s Park Ipswich. Following this a tour through Walloon, Rosewood, Grandchester, Laidley and Forest Hill will take place ending with lunch at the Royal Hotel in Gatton. The homeward journey will travel through the town of Grantham. Further information is available by phoning 3341 8323.

Frank and Wendy on our tour of Tropical Fruit World

OUR coach trip in March to Redcliffe was most enjoyable and a tour guide took us to many interesting places, a cooperage (wine barrel making), Bee Gee walk and museum. In April, we are off to the Robotic Dairy at Beaudesert with lunch at Rathdowney Bowls Club.

Our members at our March meeting decided to give a generous donation to our country folk in drought stricken areas that we hope will assist them with hay and fuel. Our first Social BBQ will be held on 18 May. Come and join our lively group at Green Bank RSL in the Southern Cross Room at 10am for morning tea, followed by our meeting at 10.30am. Members wish all other branch members a happy Easter. For further information contact Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

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Would you like to bridge the distance between you and your grandkids and be there for every milestone of their lives?

Whether you live a couple of hours’ drive or a long plane ride away, it can be hard to feel like you’re truly part of your family’s daily goings-on.

Thousands of miles may separate family members; but staying close to grandchildren is now easy. One way to connect is by using Facetime, an Apple application that allows you to video chat on an iPad as though you were in the same room.

The amazing thing about the iPad is that it is a natural extension of the normal interface between the hand and the brain. It is very intuitive and there is no need for any kind of manual effort. It is very easy to get started using an iPad, even if you’ve never used one before and importantly both the fully cognitive and the profoundly disabled can use the iPad. FaceTime enables you to contact anyone who also

has an Apple device, which is anyone who owns an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Mac computer. These calls are free and you can even receive calls on FaceTime by having people ‘dial’ the email address associated with your Apple ID.All you need is the person’s name and their email address they have associated with their Apple ID. So why not open up a whole new world of closeness and feel the freedom of being connected to your children, grandchildren and isolated friends?

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At present, the small number of drugs available can only treat the symptoms and “buy patients time”, slowing down the decline by up to six months. But patients who have been given the new jab every two weeks for the last three years have not suffered any further progression in their symptoms.

Alzheimer’s is caused when deposits called amyloid proteins form in the brain. The new vaccine, called IVIG, works in a completely different way to other drugs by teaching the immune system to target these deposits so they cannot increase.

Campaigners believe it could be available within the next ten years. Professor Clive Ballard, director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK, said: ‘This is probably the most exciting drug [for Alzheimer’s] we know about that is currently in the late stages

cated in larger groups. One in three people over 65 will develop dementia.

“While finding a cure is the Holy Grail of dementia research, it is also vital that we continue to fund studies like this if we are to develop more treatments to help people to live well with the condition.”

Scientists also hope that if the patients in the trial continue to be given the jab, it will halt their symptoms for several more years. The manufacturers must now carry out tests on hundreds more patients, which may take several years.

Scientists will then look at the results of these ‘phase three’ trials to check the vaccine is effective and safe.

IVIG – short for intravenous immunoglobin – has so far only been given to patients in the early stages of the illness, but scientists hope it will also be effective for those who have had the disease for a number of years.

It is not designed to treat other forms of dementia.

What is Vegesorb?

VEGESORB is a safe, highly tolerated, fragrance free, colour free apricot and almond oil based moisturiser.

Vegesorb is an alternative to pharmacy brand sorbolenes containing

petrochemical byproducts such as paraffin, mineral or petrolatum which were primarily designed to act as barriers. Why use Vegesorb? Vegesorb is light, non-greasy and due to the natural physical and chemical properties of apricot and almond oils, is rapidly absorbed by the skin providing quick effective and lasting moisture with skin COMPATIBLE natural fatty oils. Who uses Vegesorb?

Medical centres, compounding chemists,

podiatrists, aged care centres, beauticians, aromatherapists, beauty clinics, surfboard manufacturers, engineers, hairdressers, horse trainers, babies and normal everyday people for the whole body. People with problematic skin conditions who react to foaming agents in soaps successfully use Vegesorb as a soap aolternative and then as their daily moisturizer.

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Its also affordable and economical and available at similar prices to pharmacy brands at $8.70/100g and $14.30/ 250g Vegesorb is locally owned and developed and is manufactured in Brisbane by Queensland company, Vegesorb Australia Pty Ltd. Available at most pharmacies and health food stores. For information and retail outlets visit www.vegesorb.com.au or ring Neale Scott 3885 2882

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Put a healthy spin on your morning tea!

THE countdown to Cancer Council’s popular Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser is on and Cancer Council Queensland is challenging participants to give their events a healthy spin.

While morning teas can be synonymous with treats – Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (Thursday, May 22) is all about finding healthy alternatives that are just as delicious. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the charity was encouraging all hosts to give the average morning tea a healthy spin in celebration of the popular Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.

“Making healthy choices doesn’t have to mean missing out on the fun – it’s about incorporating beneficial habits into your everyday lifestyle.

“By making a few small changes you can look after the health of yourself, your friends and family, while making the most of supporting a worthwhile cause.”

Up to one third of cancers are preventable through simple lifestyle adjustments including eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical activity, quitting smoking and staying SunSmart.

“Together we can beat cancer – so switch that kettle on and enjoy a cuppa for a great cause!” Ms Clift said.

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MSCC help older people to embrace technology TECHNOLOGY is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. Many older people have never used a computer, tablet or IPAD to connect to family and friends. Make 2014 the year of embracingtechnology to keep socially active. An IPAD is a lightweight, easy to use tablet that makes contacting people easier.

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NEW research out of the United States shows loneliness may be a risk factor for early death and a bigger killer than obesity.

University of Chicago neuroscientist and psychologist John Cacioppo’s report titled Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connections, found being lonely isn’t only about being unhappy; it’s also unsafe and bad for our health.

Loneliness may be a risk factor for early death and a bigger killer than obesity.

The study found people who reported feeling alone were 14 per cent more likely to die during the sixyear study period.

This compared with a seven per cent rise in mortality risk for obese people, which was found in previous research.

The research studied more than 2000 retired adults aged over 50 years.

“Loneliness is a risk factor for early death beyond what can be explained by poor health behaviours,” said John Cacioppo, director of the Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago.

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Sleep Disorder discussion

THE Spinal Injuries Association Brisbane Post Polio Network will meet at 2.00p.m on Saturday 12 April 2014 at Spinal Injuries Association 109 Logan Road, Woolloongabba. (Entrance and parking off Balaclava Street). Guest speaker from Sleep Disorder Australia.

New members are welcome. For more information please ring the facilitator Albert on 3381 0976.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure We know trains THE excitement of a day out by steam train commences at Roma St as you go walk along the platform to find your carriage with a reserved seat. It is then a quick walk to the head of the train to inspect the great “Iron Horse” which is simmering away quietly waiting for the grand departure. Final boarding announcements are made , the guard blows his whistle and waves the green flag and the engine bursts into life with it’s whistle blowing to signal departure and steams out of the platform heading for the day’ destination. Like the sound of the above ? The Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) has now entered iti 57th year of operating rail tours. Over 980 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone era – travelling in style in the heritage carriages.

One of our best day’s outings is on again in May, the

• Accommodation at 4 star Chifley Plaza • Meals on tour • Day tour to Magnetic Island • Castle Hill and town orientation tour • Markets, Perc Tucker Museum, Reef HQ Aquarium • Museum of North Qld, Hervey’s Ranges Heritage Tea Gardens • Army Museum of North Qld • Helpful fun tour host Tour dates: 20th June (more dates later in the year)

• Staying at Daydream Island, Airlie Beach & Cairns Queenslander • Delicious meals • Airlie Markets, Yacht Club & orientation tour • Daydream Island Coral Reef Lagoon • Atherton Tablelands & Kuranda Kyrail • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River • Harbour Cruise and Trinity Inlet • Helpful fun tour hose Tour dates: 18th July or 22nd Aug or 12th Sept

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Redcliffe Rail and Sail where we travel by steam train to Sandgate and return from Redcliffe to the City by MV Queenslander launch. Lunch is included on the boat as it cruises Moreton Bay. This tour can be done is reverse also.

Join us for a mystery day out by ICE train on Saturday June 21st. We don’t tell you where we are going but head off to a country destination and have lunch at an historic old pub before returning to the City mid afternoon.

Nambour Garden Expo is the destination in July. The train steams through the scenic Glasshouse Mountains, past pineapple fields, and the lush Sunshine Coast Hinterland enroute to Nambour for the large garden event.

To book or order a brochure phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A recorded message operates at other times.

Ray Edser (Tour Manager)

Big Airport in Texas AN Aide for a Bush cabinet member once called and asked if they could rent a car in Dallas. When I looked at the reservation, I noticed that they only had a onehour stop-over Dallas.

When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car for just an hour, he said, ‘I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive between the gates to save time.

• Accommodation at 4 star Cairns Queenslander • Meals on tour • Gorgeous Green Island - including glass bottom boat tour • Travel up the tablelands to Mareeba & Jacques Coffee Plantation, explore Kuranda then travel on Skyrail • Paronella Park, Innisfail, Scenic Cassowary Coast • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Helpful fun tour host Tour Dates: 11th May, 30th June (more dates later in the year)

• Stay at Airlie Beach & also Beautiful 4 ½ star Daydream Island • Enjoy feeding the tropical fish & stingrays in Coral Reef Lagoon • Meals on tour • Hamilton Island with coach tour of Island • Explore the beautiful coastal village of Bowen • Tour Prosperpine and surrounds including the museum • Airlie Beach Orientation Tour, Airlie Markets & Sailing Club Helpful fun tour host Tour Dates: 16th May, 5th Sept (more dates later in the year)

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HOLIDAY & Leisure ROUEN on the river Seine, is the historic capital of Normandy. There is much to merit a visit to this delightful destination and I was fortunate to have a few days there while on my tour of “Literary France”. My early morning walk before anyone was about gave me a

Roaming around Rouen chance to see the many half timbered buildings, said to number 2000.

There is no doubt they were lucky to survive the damage from WW11. No doubt there were reconstructions on the buildings from war damage.

The streets I walked were away from the river where

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during the war fires broke out between the Cathedral and the Seine.

Later in the morning while on another walk with a guide, we were shown where Joan of Arc, was tried, then sentenced and finally burned to death on May 30th 1431.

And of course we toured

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the magnificent Gothic Cathedral. How can one describe the age of this church when Viking raids and fires have taken their toll over the centuries and finally in the 20th century, the Cathedral was bombed by the British Royal Air force and not long after a second bombing by the U.S. Army Air Force resulting in the oldest tower being burnt.

Nevertheless our local tour guide gave us an excellent profile of the inside and outside of the Cathedral.

On the walk we also saw the ancient hospice for the plague victims, with gruesome carving showing misery and death on the outside of the building. It was on this site that part of “Les Miserables” was filmed.

Rouen has many claims to fame. In 1892, Monet rented rooms opposite the Cathedral and is said to have painted it about thirty times. He wanted to show the building at different times of the day and in varied weather.

These paintings hang in many galleries throughout the world and there are 5 in the Mussee D’Orsay in Paris. The estimated value of one of these painting is $40 million ! Monet is remembered with a statue of him in one on the charming squares.

We had time to visit the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, where there are paintings by Velezquez, Modigliani and the the Impressionists, Monet, Sisley, Renoir and Degas, as well as the magnificent painting of “Christ of the Column” by Caravaggio.

There was also time to visit the Museum of Flaubert and the History of Medicine. Gustave

Flaubert was born in Rouen on December 12th 1821. His father was the chief surgeon of the city.

Of course one of his best known books, Madame Bovary had some scenes in Rouen and caused moral outrage when it was published.

Later that evening we watched the magnificent “Light Show” that is projected onto the outside of the Cathedral.

The crowds milled around waiting for the night to fall for the spectacle to commence. Much of it concentrated on the paintings of Monet with the images cascading down in every possible colour.

We enjoyed some wonderful French food while on the tour, and Rouen was no exception where we had dinner at La Couronne, which is on the Old Market Square.

Founded in 1345 as an Inn, it is said to be the oldest auberge in France.

The walls of this restaurant have framed photos of many famous clients who have eaten there including Grace Kelly, John Wayne, Sophia Loren, Salvador Dali, Lord Louis Mountbatten and dozens of others including Julia Child who dined there in 1948 and recalled her meal in Rouen as a culinary revelation.

We had a set menu and for once, I actually made a note of some of the courses. A small serve of creamy cheese was served with two small rolls on the plate. A lobster Seafood salad was served prior to a sorbet with calvados. Turbot was the main course, probably cooked in butter served with slivers of white asparagus, followed by a choice of cheeses, ( I selected a Brie) and the desert was a superb souffle. The meal, no doubt was a suitable close to my visit to Rouen.

If you are in Paris, it is quite possible to visit Rouen as a day trip.

ATTENTION ALL COACH TRAVELLERS CAIRNS & TROPICAL NTH QLD: WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, PORT DOUGLAS, KURANDA DAINTREE, MAGNETIC ISLAND 13 Days 19th – 31st July 2014 - $2099 fare includes: Good Motels – Breakfasts & Dinners, (1) Morning Tea, Admissions: Sky Rail or TravelTrain to Kuranda, Daintree Rainforest River Cruise, Port Douglas Tour, Boat Cruise – Two island Cruise (Hamilton and Daydream Island), Townsville Tour, Magnetic Island, Paronella Park, Mackay, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, Bundaberg. Home Pickup and Return: Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Brisbane Area, Redlands, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Kingscliff.

OUTBACK QLD EXPLORER: LONGREACH, WINTON, AUST AGE OF DINOSAURS, CHARLEVILLE COSMOS CENTRE, EMERALD, BARCALDINE, MITCHELL, GLADSTONE 9 Days 24th August – 1st September 2014 - $1,850 fare includes: Good Motels – Breakfasts & Dinners. Admissions: Charleville Cosmos Centre, Age of Dinosaurs, Longreach Hall of Fame, Qantas Museum, Thompson River Sunset Cruise and Drovers Dinner, Australian Workers Heritage Centre. Home Pickup and Return: Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Brisbane Metro, Redlands, Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Kingscliff.

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Closer to home, the Great Barrier Reef is so great, P&O Cruises has dedicated an entire itinerary to this World Heritage-listed

shopping capital. In-between credit card swipeage, meander through Melbourne’s famous laneways and uncover tucked-away bars and tiny cafes. Visit the vast, open-air Queen Victoria Markets, a local institution packed with passionate and legendary

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You can explore its pristine reef, coral cays and tropical islands from Brisbane or Sydney.

Spend 7 to 10 nights at this natural wonder, plus call into the Whitsundays, Cairns, Willis Island and Port Douglas, where you can enjoy a village filled with boutiques, galleries and bars. It’s also a prime

Oasis on the Sunshine Coast novice the gear is simple to use. You can also buy your bait just a three minute walk down the road. If you wish to bring your own boat this is no problem as there is a ramp nearby.

There is a private jetty for the fishing enthusiasts where also in the evening you can sit and fish or just sit with a glass of wine and take in the sounds of the teeming birdlife and watch the moonrise with the odd boat cruising past.

As far as eating goes if you don’t want to cook in your unit there is a gas barbecue available near the pool so you can watch the grandchildren while you do your cooking and there are plenty of shaded tables Toli Kolisnyk caught a good feed of mud crabs and seats. There is a shopping centre with recently while staying at Cayman Quays, everything you may Noosaville need just five minutes SITUATED on the wide open grassed away and a bowling club beautiful Noosa River, parkland. Cayman open for meals and Cayman Quays holiday Quays is the perfect drinks just an easy walk resort is the perfect place for a family down the road. Cayman place to escape to holiday or for couples Quays is in such a great complete relaxation and who just want to escape location that also just a recreation. The modern the bustle of home and short ten minute walk fully self contained town life. will take you to a apartments have You just have to bring riverfront park with everything you would yourself as everything is cooking facilities and possibly need and are provided for you at no children’s playgrounds. available in 1, 2 and 3 cost. You have compliCall the friendly managebedrooms or for larger mentary use of bicycles, ment team today to book groups there is also a 4 kayaks, dvd’s, and if your next break. I bedroom fully self you are into fishing then guarantee you won’t be contained town house. you can have the use of disappointed.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Shen Yun - Ancient Culture Reborn

FOR 5,000 years in China, culture was heralded as a divine gift. Its glory was the inspiration of countless artists and poets, until this heritage was nearly lost. Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts seeks to revive this once majestic tradition by creating a production worthy in its beauty of this noble history - something that enriches the lives of

audiences in powerful, lasting ways.

The New York-based Shen Yun is the first company to present classical Chinese dance on a global scale and has taken the world by storm, performing in over 100 cities. In a collection of vignettes, audiences journey from ancient legends to contemporary tales of courage, from the highest heavens to the

dusty plateaus of the Middle Kingdom. Shen Yun is traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be experienced.

Dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes move in seamless, flowing patterns. China’s ethnic and folk dance styles fill the stage with color and energy. A full, live orchestra blends East and West like no other.

Thunderous battle

drums, masterful vocalists, and spectacular backdrops transport you to another world.

Shen Yun will perform at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 24-27 April. For tickets and more information visit ShenYun.com/ GoldCoast. © 2013 Shen Yun Performing Arts

‘Olleywood’ opens in Murwillumbah ‘THE most famous rooms in Australian art’ are now open to the public after Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia officially opened the Margaret Olley Art Centre (MOAC) at Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah on March 15.

Approximately 800 VIPs and guests gathered to celebrate the life, legacy and works of Margaret Olley, one of Australia’s most loved artists who died in 2011 aged 88. The Governor-General, in her last official engagement outside Canberra before her tenure in the role came to an end, told the ceremony that MOAC was a unique project which entrenched Tweed Regional Gallery as the home of ‘the most famous rooms in Australian art’. The Governor-General said regional galleries played an important role in Australia and Tweed Regional

Gallery was one of the best. The MOAC, already affectionately dubbed ‘Olleywood’, has been constructed as an extension of Tweed Regional Gallery and includes re-creations of three of the rooms in Olley’s famous Sydney home, including the Hat Factory and the Yellow Room where Olley spent many hours painting. Murwillumbah residents, former Deputy Prime Minister Doug Anthony and his wife Margot, donated the original piece of land that houses the Tweed Regional Gallery and now the Olley wing. According to Tweed Mayor, Councillor Barry Longland, the $4 million project, including $1 million bequeathed by Olley, was an investment to create a national and international attraction that would provide social and economic benefit for Tweed residents for many years to come.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Chopin: Alive and well in Warsaw one of the beautiful tive side of the human Frederic Chopin. churches, will remind spirit…the spirit so evi- www.warsawtour.pl you of the more posi- dent in the music of http://chopin.museum

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ARRIVING in Poland’s capital at Frederic Chopin Airport, you begin to realise the legacy of that famous musician, regarded as a native of Warsaw even though he spent the last half of his 39 years in Paris.

There’s no doubt that Chopin was one of the greatest Romantic composers, and the city doesn’t let you forget that.

To start with, a walking tour of Warsaw is a great way to feel the throb of its heartbeat. The friendly and knowledgable guides from the Tourist Information Office will show you around the Old Town and New Town areas, and you’ll be amazed by the reconstruction and renovation of the Royal Castle, the squares and the houses that were completely destroyed during WW2 and rebuilt during the Soviet era. A visit to the Historical Museum will bring this to life with photographic clarity and a sense of disbelief that like a phoenix, Warsaw has risen from the ashes of catastrophe to become a modern thriving city.

One highlight is a tour of

the Chopin Museum, housed in an impressive mansion near the Old Town. The refurbished building was opened only recently, in 2010 and contains rare original manuscripts and instruments of interest to scholars and musicians; for the rest of us mere “music lovers” there are interactive displays and audio visual consoles where you can listen to just about every one of Chopin’s compositions.

There’s an obvious emotional connection between his music and Poland’s troubled history forged by wars, occupations and tribulations and it gives the visitor an insight into Polish pride and

the nationalism which is evident today.

One of the most emotive parts of any Warsaw tour is to understand the “Jewish experience”.

It’s widely known that in WW2, the occupying German forces forced the Jewish population of about 400,000 into a walled ghetto area of no more than 3.5 sq.kms. Of those, about 250,000 were deported to extermination camps like Treblinka and most of the remainder starved to death.

A visit to the Museum of the History of the Polish Jews and a walk along the traces of the former ghetto area and fragments of the wall will bring these events to horrifying

life. Another moving experience awaits at the Warsaw Uprising Museum which chronicles the struggles of the Polish people against Nazi occupation in 1944, when WW2 was in its death throes and the Soviet Army was advancing.

The Polish resistance movement, hoping to overcome the Germans and declare independence before the Soviets arrived, suffered massive losses and savage retribution leading to the demolition of 85% of the city.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure The world’s most beautiful sea voyage

Allan Blackburn FOR over 100 years the isolated and ruggedly beautiful north-west coast of Norway has been serviced by a regular shipping route. This service is a vital link to the rest of the world and has grown in importance as industry and commerce have developed.

Today, tourism is a large part of its reason for existence but its ships carry an incredible variety of freight and local passengers. The current company providing the service is Hurtigruten and they tout it as “The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage”.

Operating between Bergen and Kirkenes, the voyage takes six days on one of the 12 ships plying the route. All are purpose-built. The newer ships carry 1000 passengers, the slightly older versions catering for around 700. They are not typical cruise ships in that their principal purpose is to carry cargo and local passengers. Hence they do not provide the variety of on-board entertainment that cruise ships specialise in. They do have first-class restaurants and panoramic lounges and they enable

tourists to visit and enjoy places that would otherwise be unattainable.

Short stops are made at towns along the route, often just long enough to off-load or take on a couple of pallets of cargo.

Locals use the ships like buses, commuting from one place to another.

Some exotic places are visited, many evoking distant memories from mentions in novels about World War II. Bergen, the southern terminus of the coastal voyage, is the second largest city in Norway with a population of about one quarter of a million people.

Its harbour is a centre for the offshore petroleum industry, aquaculture and marine research and is one of Europe’s busiest cruise ship ports.

Theharbour-side fish market gives a glimpse of the local industry with samples of whale meat and many other exotic offerings. A funicular railway takes sightseers to the top of Fløyen for excellent views of the city and harbour.

Departing Bergen, the ship’s course takes it through many narrow channels, around islands and often into fjords as it calls at various small picturesque towns. The

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countryside is incredibly wild with steep barren rocky slopes plunging straight into the water.

Isolated farms cling to rocky slopes, utterly cut off from civilisation. Waterfalls trickle down rock faces, fed by pockets of melting snow.

Passengers have the opportunity to go ashore at the larger centres. Often there are walking tours, at a cost, or one can stroll around at leisure for an hour or more. One fjord of note is Geiranger which is 16km long.

Here a shore excursion joins buses which ascend the almost impossibly steep road hacked into the rock. At the top, the ship far below looks like a toy.

The bus traverses the plateau and crosses several fjords by ferry. Water seems to flow from every crevice and one becomes blasé despite the wondrously different cascades.

At one place called Trollstigen, the road plunges down an almost vertical rock face via 11 hairpin bends. It was a stupendous feat of engineering to build such a road. Many farm buildings are painted dark red, a throwback to olden times when poor people could not afford paint and so used fish blood instead!

At Trondheim there is time to take a stroll around the thriving city. It was Norway’s first capital and the centre of the Vikings.

During World War II it was a major base for German submarines. Now it is a picturesque riverside settlement.

On the cruise there is always something of interest – like passing “the most beautiful lighthouse in the world”, or going through a narrow channel with just 10 metres to spare on each side, or crossing the Arctic Circle, or waving to another Hertigruten ship going

the other way. Tromsø is another interesting city, the largest in northern Norway.

There is the opportunity to visit the Polar Museum and the Arctic Cathedral.

Many Arctic expeditions set off from here, including Amundsen’s. In November 1944 British bombers sank the 44,000 tonne German battleship Tirpitz just south of the city.

Inhabitants of Tromsø have to endure low summer temperatures and long periods of darkness during winter. Depression is a common problem.

Towards the end of the voyage the most northerly point of Europe is passed.

The voyage ends in Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the border with Russia. Most passengers opt to fly out from here but intrepid travellers can remain on board for the return trip to Bergen, often seeing different aspects of the scenery. All up, it is a great trip – see if you think it is worthy of that optimistic title.

Get tickets to exclusive Ipswich Festival events!

IPSWICH Festival 2014 ticketed events are taking the Ipswich Festival and your senses to the next level this 24 April to 11 May . Bookings for all Ipswich festival ticketed events are now open, so call today to reserve your tickets for a range of shows. The Executive Chairman of Ipswich Events Corporation Paul Casos said Ipswich Festival ticketed events ranged from spine tingling Opera Acoustics to Sounds of the 60’s: An American Trilogy, a themed dance event which will literally have you on your feet!

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A group of seniors club members enjoy a historic tour of Boggo Road Gaol

SINCE public tours of Brisbane’s historic Boggo Road Gaol started in 2012, many seniors clubs have welcomed the amazing experiences that a ‘day inside’ offers.

The 90- minute tour through the gaol’s heritage-listed Number Two Division is a short, gentle walk through history and includes time to explore one of the original cellblocks, ask questions and take in the surroundings.

Seniors clubs that have enjoyed the experience include the Bellbowrie Probus Club, Lowood Seniors, Calamvale National Seniors, Regency Park Retirement Village, Carina and District Probus Club

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and Rochedale Probus Club. Boggo Road Gaol was named after the road which led to it, that became a boggy quagmire after rain. It was officially known as the Brisbane Prison. For over a century it has dominated the skyline of Brisbane, its stark red brick walls and imposing guard tower on Annerley Road becoming iconic for all the wrong reasons.

The gaol opened in 1883 and was used mainly as a

holding prison for those serving short sentences or on remand. Its initial infamy came as a place of execution. In 1903, a new purpose-built separate women’s gaol was created. After nearly 20 years of use, HM Gaol for Women was closed and the female occupants shifted to another part of the prison site.

In the 1920s, the men of the St Helena Island prison in Moreton Bay were moved into the

former women’s gaol. Renamed Number Two Division, this section became home to those serving the longest sentences – killers, murderers, and violent offenders. Three cellblocks became the homes of ‘lifers’.

Thousands of visitors have been guided through the last remaining section Number 2 Division on historical tours, ex officer/ex inmate tours, ghost tours and during events. A re-enactment troupe, the Prison Players, have been recreating the lives of prisoners and warders every Sunday.

Boggo Road Gaol is located on Annerley Road, Dutton Park. For more information, phone the friendly staff on (07) 3844 0059 or visit www.boggoroadgaol.com or drop in to arrange a tour.

Enjoy André Rieu’s 10th Anniversary hometown concert on the big screen THANKS to CinemaLive, select Event Cinemas and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas across Brisbane will be home to André Rieu’s 10th Anniversary concert from his hometown Maastricht in the Netherlands, direct via satellite (time shifted) on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July.

One of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of Waltz will be working his magic to present an unforgettable evening full of humour, music and emotion for every age. Be swept away with the incredible atmosphere, which attracts audiences from every corner of the globe, who come together to share and experience beautiful music, song, laughter, dancing and a few tears!

The dramatic and alluring medieval square will be transformed into a romantic open-air concert, featuring André and his famous 60 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with many famous guest artists, soloists, light shows and spectacular fireworks.

2014 is the fifth consecutive year that André has screened this spectacular concert in cinemas worldwide.

When asked if André had a message for his fans around the world, he said: “”My 10th Anniversary hometown concert is very dear to my heart and I wish everyone could be here to help us celebrate.

However, if you can’t join us in Maastricht, I hope I

can touch your heart by bringing this special evening to you, on the big screen in your local cinema.”

Known for his stagecraft and as an ambassador for classical music, André has sold in excess of 30 million albums & DVD’s worldwide. In Australia

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THE ever popular “Dance On” Band continues to be the preferred band of choice with Club managers and patrons.

Playing a great mix of 50’s & 60’s vintage rock ‘n roll, the four professional entertainers, namely Colin Cooper, Peter Johnson, Brent Lillie and Steve “The Captain” Willington, now maintain the popularity Dance On has known for over 12 years.

Lead singer, Colin Cooper is recognized as being the man in the black hat. He says “all of us recall the fabulous music and lifestyle of the sixties. We provide nostalgia for the older audience and are amazed at the influx of younger dancers and their families”.

The boys are doing some great harmonies including a tribute to the Everley Brothers .

Peter Johnson, and Brent Lilley, both multi talented musicians combine to do some great instrumentals and The Captain brings a whole new meaning to a drum roll. Gold Coast based, the band plays regularly at selected clubs locally and in Brisbane.

Over the next few weeks the band will be at Brothers Ipswich Leagues Club on Sunday 20th April and in May at Coorparoo RSL, Easts Leagues Club and the Redlands Sporting Club.

For further information regarding upcoming Gold Coast and Brisbane gigs please visit www.dancersgigguide.com.au/bands or phone 5594 2875/ 0417 148 493.

Raymond Crowe - The Unusualist FRESH from over 50 sell-out shows of The Illusionists 2.0, internationally renowned magician, comedian, mime artist, inventor and unusualist Raymond Crowe brings his intimate, extraordinary and unconventional show to QPAC! Brimming with originality and unusuality, he’ll make you laugh, cheer and gasp with his uniquely breathtaking skills and hilarious audience participation.

It’s no wonder Crowe is in demand around the world.

A Grand Finalist in last year’s Australia’s Got Talent, he has performed alongside Bon Jovi and Russell Brand, for David Letterman and Queen Elizabeth, and earned standing ovations from thousands worldwide.

Leave energized, uplifted and in awe when The Unusualist appears in QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre.

Ticket cost: $59, or $49 concession. To book online at: qpac.com.au or phone 136 246.

The real Big Brother is back!

1984 at QPAC THE critically acclaimed production that stunned audiences in 2012 returns to the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a strictly limited season, from 15 July to 2 August 2014, following a five-month national tour.

George Orwell wrote 1984 in 1948 as a prediction of our future and 66 years on the themes resonate deeply, making the novel a reappearing title on many “must read” book lists.

The story is set in Oceania; a Nation perpetually at war, where cameras watch every move and Thought Police patrol the streets in search of traitors. A place Winston Smith calls home.

By day, Winston is an editor at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to align the past with the radical political agenda

of the ruling party and its illusive leader, Big Brother. By night, Winston pursues a forbidden love affair with the mysterious Julia in an attempt to rebel against the oppressive regime and maintain some control over his otherwise totally controlled life.

When Winston and Julia are discovered, they are violently separated, detained and prepared for conversion.

From the team that brought you the award winning Animal Farm, this highly acclaimed stage adaptation brings George Orwell’s final novel screaming into the present.

Cast: Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee, Bryan Probets, Nick Skubij and David Whitney For bookings: qpac.com.au or phone136 246.

Free Brass Band Concert THE Pine Rivers Brass Band is holding its annual free of charge Senior Citizens Concert on Saturday 31 st May 2014 at Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem Street

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Strathpine. The concert starts at 2.00pm and finishes at 4.30pm. A free afternoon tea will be available at interval and there are raffles with several chances to win prizes.

The Strathpine Community Centre is a large venue and caters for wheelchairs. There is also plenty of free parking available.

The band will perform a

wide variety of music, there is something for everyone. It is an enjoyable afternoon and our audiences return year after year. We would love to see you there. For further information please contact Ruth Voysey on 3886 0429 after 7.00pm. An invitation can be sent to you so you have all the information on hand. We hope you will join us.

IT’S a sentimental favourite of Australian audiences that captured theatre lover’s imaginations more than twenty years ago. Now it’s returning to Brisbane. The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will be reinvigorated for a contemporary audience, the original having received international acclaim.

The performance will star four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune as Anna Leonowens, and international opera singer Teddy Tahu Rhodes as the King of Siam.

The Season starts on April 15, 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC. For bookings: qpac.com. au or phone 136 246.

Sneak preview JOIN the Brisbane Symphonic Band for a sneak preview of their pieces for the National Band championships. A light afternoon tea will follow the 40 minute performance.

Come along to Trinity Grove Wilston Uniting Church, Kedron Brook Road, Wilston on Saturday April 12, starting at 3.00pm. Entry is $5 which includes a light afternoon tea. Please phone 3357 6729 for further details or visit www.brisbanes ymhonicband.com www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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Public Guardian, Adult Guardian and Child Guardian: what’s in a name?

ON the first July 2014 two incredibly important government functions will fuse into one entity creating the Public Guardian of Queensland. This new position was proposed by the Hon Tim Carmody QC in his final report “Taking Responsibility: A Road Map for Queensland Child Protection” and accepted by the Queensland Government in December 2013.

The Public Guardian is an amalgam of the roles of the Adult Guardian and the Child Guardian (refocused for individual advocacy). This initiative is a welcome reform of Queensland’s Child Protection system; however the impact this will have on the existing role of the Adult Guardian is yet to be seen. Dementia is on the rise globally and the 2011 Deloitte Access Economic Report commissioned by Alzheimer ’s Australia provides Queensland dementia estimates of 55,509 in 2014, growing to 73,470 by 2020 and to 215,272 Queenslanders with dementia by 2050.

Related to this is a widespread concern that there will be a similar increase

in the number of financial elder abuse cases involving a person with impaired decision making capacity.

The agency at the forefront of providing the protection and investigating abuse in this area is the Office of the Adult Guardian, which records increasing workloads in each successive annual report. Meanwhile the Carmody Report highlighted the need for individual advocacy and support for children coming into the child protection system and has apparently recognised the effectiveness of the Adult Guardian’s systems by recommending the refocus and merge of the Child Guardian area into the Office of the Adult Guardian. Better outcomes for children in the child protection system is a major positive in this merge but the only real concern is whether the Public. Guardian can keep a strong focus on both vulnerable children and vulnerable adults - or will one miss out?

By Les Jackson, Service Coordinator, UnitingCare Community Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU)

Important fire safety tips ONE in five Australians will experience a house fire in a lifetime.

The absence of a smoke alarm can increase the possibility of a fatality by 60 percent, but it’s also important to remember that only working smoke alarms save lives.

Here are fire safety tips that may save you and your family: (1) if possible, choose a photoelectric smoke alarm, as they are more sensitive to slowburning fires, which are the deadliest type of house fire; (2) smoke alarm batteries should be replaced with long-lasting alkaline batteries every 12 months, with April 1, just before winter, an easy date to remember; (3) smoke alarms should be tested monthly by pressing the test button with a broom

handle from the safety of a firm stance on the floor; (4) smoke alarms should be vacuumed every six months to clean the vents; (5) smoke alarms should be installed outside sleeping areas and on each level of a house; (6) people who sleep with their bedroom doors closed should have a smoke alarm in their bedroom; (7) avoid placing smoke alarms near cooking appliances and bathrooms, as cooking fumes or steam can needlessly activate them; (8) in a rental property it is the tenant’s responsibility to regularly clean and test a smoke alarm; (9) people with a hearing impairment need to be alerted by vibrating pads or a strobe light.

Contact your local fire brigade for more details.

The Gap/Ashgrove NSA TUESDAY April 15th is our next meeting, being the third Tuesday of the month, at the Ashgrove Bowls Club. The guest speaker is from RACQ. Road rules change, as ‘seniors’ we are apt to be targeted if/when we infringe either accidently of ignorantly. RACQ provides an assessment for driving ability and a driver education plan. I rely on this RACQ facility. Their assessors will tell me when I should hand in my license. Find out more at our next meeting!

At our meeting on Tuesday 20th May a representative from Guide Dogs Queensland will visit.

They continue to up-date their services ,it’s time to know more.

There is a great day trip on Friday 9 th May to Stradbroke Island. Please consider - I bet it is a long time since you went to Straddie. Join us.

For details contact 3300 1226 or talk to us at the next meeting. Racing through the year even faster – July - it’s when

we enjoy cooler weather, Maleny comes to mind and there we will celebrate an antipodean Christmas in July. Friday 18th July. Mark it on your calendar!!

Don’t forget the Interest Group – Cards - anyone for 500? Wednesdays

7.00pm at the Ashgrove Bowls Club. Indoor Bowls Thursdays 1.30pm at Red Hill Community Sports Club and 7.30pm Broncos Leagues Club. You are welcome, just turn up.

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community news Sandgate RSL sub branch hold Annual General Meeting

THE Sandgate RSL sub branch held their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 9 March at their meeting rooms and sub branch office at Burnett Place, Sandgate. Following the meeting and election of office bearers, a BBQ and social get together took place.

The Sandgate RSL sub branch provides vital advocacy services for ex-service members in the local community and current serving members of the Australian Defence Force. The Returned Services League of Australia is totally independent, apolitical organisation run by its members, for its members.

Currently serving or those who have previously served with a defence force (Australian or other country) for a minimum of 6 months are eligible to join.

New members are always welcome. Planning is underway for ANZAC Day on Friday 25 April and the sub branch will be actively involved with this event which will involve a local commemorative service at Sandgate. The office provides memberships, support services, a DVA Outreach Officer and Pension and Welfare Officers on a regular basis. Appointments Sandgate RSL sub branch committee- Russell Backen (President); Vince and information can be obtained by ringing 3869 1475.

Nissen; Brian Cooney; Adrian Verney (all committee members); Kev Dean The sub branch office is open Monday to Friday from (Vice President); Rod Britton (Secretary); Cec Gretton (committee mem- 10am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 3pm and can be conber) and Peter McNamara (Treasurer) Absent Allan Bird (Curator) tacted on 3269 1135.

Caboolture VIEW Club THE next luncheon meeting will be held on Thursday, 17th April at Caboolture R.S.L, Hasking Street, Caboolture,10.30 am. for 11.15 am. Meeting start time. As the meeting is the day before “Easter”, we will be having an “Easter Bonnet Parrade”.

Wear your ‘Prettiest Hat’ or ‘Decorated

Hat’. Guest Speaker- Meg Dickinson.

The topic is “Grandparents raising Grandchildren”. You are warmly invited to join us for Fun, Friendship & Fund Raising. New ladies ‘most welcome’.

For more information and bookings for lunch please contact Secretary, Esther on 3888 2558.

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Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only. No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising.

POST your adverts to: ‘Bris Free 4 Sale,’ Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565.

FAX adverts to: 5474 4975 EMAIL: free4sale@seniorsnewspaper.com.au (All emailed adverts must be in lower case, except for the first word, which should be in capitals.)

FOR SALE I want to buy your old LP records!!

Caravan with annex comprising 2 bedrooms with built-in cupboards, shower and separate toilet, • Modernised kitchen, air-conditioned lounge and screen enclosed verandah with laundry section, • Carport and new garden shed, • Located at Gateway Lifestyle over 50’s Community, Collingwood Road, Birkdale.

Price: $125,000.00 negotiable Contact Howard 0411 245 072 or 07 3822 4731 www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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Trivia at CWA Oxley OXLEY Branch of Country Women’s Association (CWA) invite you and your friends to think, eat, drink and have some fun at our Annual Trivia luncheon on Wednesday, 30

April at 10am. Held at Club Oxley Bowls Club, Englefield Road, Oxley.

Admission $10 pp includes light lunch. Format is for teams of four to participate. However, if

you do not have four people, do not worry, as others will be looking for a team to join.

Invite your friends and join us for a morning of fun and laughter. There

will be raffles, prizes and lucky door.

Definite number needed by 23 April for catering purposes. Phone Norma on 3375 5160 or Margot on 3255 5667 to book.

Computing Lessons WROCCS welcomes all Seniors 50+ to our next Club Meeting on 8th April at Wynnum RSL, 174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum.10.30am in the Pandanus Room (door opens at10am). Membership $10. It is a relaxed social atmosphere at these meetings, as well as a great learning experience with an interesting Guest speaker. Lessons are held elsewhere at a training facility in Wynnum. The club is run by Senior Volunteers. We are in need of a Volunteer Mac coach. If you are a senior and familiar with Mac computers and would like to help other seniors to master the Mac please ring 0411 806 154. Computer Maintenance. Wynnum Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc .

For further information please phone 0411 806 154 or visit our website: wroccs.org.au or you could email wroccs@gmail.com.

Come try our NEW Outdoor Kitchen with BBQ & Pizza Oven along with our New Bali Hut Perfect for having your lunch, afternoon tea or just relaxing

IPSWICH’s seniors are busily rehearsing for their upcoming musical extravaganza to be held next month.Ipswich City Council Youth and Seniors Committee Chairperson Councillor Sheila Ireland said an energetic group of senior performers from the Ipswich City Council Seniors’ Concert Group would take to the Ipswich Civic Centre’s stage on April 8 to perform The Blackstone Bell.

“The group will perform their original musical theatre production at the Ipswich Civic Centre.”Cr Ireland said it would be wonderful to again witness the new show which was entirely put together

by Ipswich’s seniors.

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“This council volunteer group has been providing entertainment to the community since 2002.

“The concerts are scripted, directed choreographed and performed by seniors who also design and create the sets and the costumes. They have a very strong following in the community and consistently perform to full houses. “A team of 45 seniors are behind this year’s production, including the performers and crew, and are currently involved in rehearsals for the show.” All tickets are $8 and carers are free at the special needs morning

session. Tickets can be purchased from the Ipswich Ticket Office, Ipswich City Council Customer Service Centre, I43 Brisbane St, Ipswich, (Entry from Ipswich City Mall), Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. (Excluding Christmas and public holidays). Phone Bookings please call 3810 6100 (credit card only) - Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Websales available 24 hours w w w. i p s w i c h c i v i c centre.com.au and www.studio188.com.au/.

Inquiries about the concert can be directed to 3810 6652.

Free concerts at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane

THURSDAY free morning concerts at St John’s Cathedral. We started FREE morning concerts in 2012 to give music students at or close to professional playing standard an enthusiastic audience and a beautiful venue in which to play. We felt we could provide the beautiful venue; we needed an enthusiastic audience. At our first concert we had five people in the audience, the numbers have grown significantly.

Come along and enjoy our free concerts with various artists from the Queensland Conservatorium. Mark in your diary these forthcoming concerts. Forthcoming concert dates: Thursday 3rd April 2014, Thursday 1st May 2014, Thursday 5th June 2014, Thursday 3rd July 2014. St John’s Anglican Cathedral is located at 413 Ann Street, Brisbane. For further information: www.stjohnscathedral.com.au or 07 3835 2222

Travel companion wanted for trip to India

I’M looking for another female adventurer to explore India with.

This is my third visit and the biggest expenses will be air fare and insurance. We will use trains and local buses, and stay at western style guest houses.

Initial enquiries: idavnue@hotmail.com

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“Cowgirls” June and Jalna chewing the fat before the 18th birthday celebrations began.

THERE was a good turn out at the March meeting with many members dressing as cow girls and some doing a bit of boot scooting.

The next meeting is on the 16th April at the Murrumba Downs Tavern Griffin Room 10.30 for an 11am start. The speaker will talk about Radio Lollipop. Interested ladies can contact Sandra 3425 2738 or Joy 3285 5989 for more details.

VIEW helps disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of The Smith Family.

Brisbane too warm for intellect

BRISBANE never had a chance of becoming the capital city of Australia because of its warm climate, says Greg Cope from the National Archives’ Brisbane office, who has been delving into Australia’s nation-building records. ‘When the colonies were arguing about the site of the proposed capital, there was a strong, if mistaken, view that colder climates resulted in better intellect,’ he said. He also discovered that, when Brisbane residents thronged into the streets to celebrate the new Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901, some of them may have had a change of heart since voting in the referendum about Federation some time earlier.

‘The results of the Queensland referendum in 1899 were close,’ said Greg.

‘It could have gone either way, making the colony of Queensland for or against Federation. ‘While nation building never ends, you can see its beginnings long before Federation. Colonial governments had a mission to open up the land at all odds. They tried to outdo each other with palatial public buildings and ornate parliament houses.

Such efforts drove Queensland to the brink of bankruptcy and it was only the gold rush that saved us. While many of the major projects such as the transAustralia railway, the Snowy Mountains Scheme and the Sydney Harbour bridge were in other states, Queensland’s contribution was extremely significant,’ said Greg. ‘For example John Bradfield, the engineer who designed the widely-recognised Sydney Harbour bridge, was a Queenslander, born here in 1867. Before the official opening of the Sydney bridge, he was asked by the Queensland government to design a bridge for Brisbane. His subsequent design of the Story Bridge holds a record as the longest cantilever bridge in Australia. ‘And Queenslanders also played a major role in building the Snowy Mountains Scheme after World War II.A third of the workforce on the scheme were Australian-born and a large percentage of those were from Queensland. For further information please contact National Archives of Australia, 16 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Brisbane.

Opera’s golden era SIT back, relax and enjoy the harmonious sounds of some of Brisbane’s finest singers.

Take a trip down memory lane, in Opera’s Golden Era, a performance full of musical genius by local Brisbane opera artists, In the Mood Four.

The group boasts the talents of D’Arne Sleeman (Soprano), Dominique Fegan (Soprano), Bernard Wheaton (Tenor) and Sam Hartley (Baritone), who individually have performed with a kaleidoscope of companies both in Australia and overseas including Opera Queensland, Opera Australia, Opera Box (Wales) and Park Opera (UK). They will be joined by Mark Leung at the piano for this wonderful rendition of light opera classics.

Much loved works from Cole Porter, Lerner and Lowe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gilbert and Sullivan, Lehar and Ivor Novello will all feature in this fabulous concert. Swoon along with favourite melodies including: Vilja, The Merry Widow Waltz, I’ll Gather Lilacs, You’ll Never Walk Alone, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street where you Live and many more.

With glorious vocals, stunning gowns and some cheeky vocal antics this heart warming concert will be a captivating mid-week treat in the Redland Performing Arts Centre Concert Hall on Wednesday 14th May at 11am.

Tickets are already selling fast - so book early to avoid disappointment if you would like join this dynamic quartet, as they take you on a musical roller coaster of fabulous tunes and musical memories.

Tickets are: Seniors/Pensioners $18 – Groups of 10 or more Seniors/Pensioners $16, Adults $24. To book tickets, call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131 or visit www.rpac.com.au (a $2 online booking fee applies online).

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Who do you call…

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500

WE meet every second Wednesday in the school hall at Queen Apostels on Appleby Road Stafford and on alternative Wednesdays we play indoor bowls. We are a small club and welcome new members and friends so come along and give us a try. The 21st of May is our next bus trip, join the day tour through the Currumbin Valley sight seeing along the coast. Lunch is at Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club cost is $50 and includes morning tea and lunch.

We depart at 8am, arriving home between 4.30pm and 5pm. Activities at our club include concerts, bingo, trading table and bus trips for further information please contact Julia 0467 680 551 or Carolyn on 3356 8223.

WE are a newly formed group of Bribie Residents who like to get out and about. We are planning to have both day and overnight Australian trips as well as one overseas Trip each year. Instead of having to get yourself to the airport or the coach company all our trips leave from Bribie Island. If you are interested in joining us please phone Meg 3408 1478 to find out what trips we have planned.

Answer:

Brain Fodder

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Pet friendly, 2 solar panels, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge included. Wooden floors, three bedrooms, open plan living, pleasant patio and garden. Cathedral ceilings, built-ins, walk-in in master bedroom. Car space, good neighbours and community. Weekly fees $110.

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They are evenly spaced and the fourth child is directly opposite the 20th child. How many children are there in the circle?

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