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Memories of first face on TV

Photo by Chris McCormack, Redland City Bulletin

WE edged closer to the static pattern that flickered on the GE black and white television set.

It was Sunday evening, August 16, 1959, and we waited anxiously. Then there he was, Hugh Cornish, the first person to appear on Brisbane television, welcoming us to QTQ Channel 9 atop Mount Coottha.

A television legend, Hugh Cornish celebrated his 80th birthday in February. Hugh had a long career in entertainment, especially working at Channel 9, where he held many roles both on and off camera, including that of news reader, programmer and general manager.

An accomplished pianist, he has also been a radio announcer and a recording artist, with gold records to his credit.

Some of the early days of Channel 9 were re-lived recently when the Brisbane Seniors Online video photography group welcomed the channel’s cameraman Paul Oliver who brought vintage television cameras, tripods and recording tape to the monthly meeting.

Paul has been with Channel 9 for many years capturing stories around the world during his extensive travels as a photo-journalist.

He provided the group with an insight into early television technology using film and tape along with the new technology now in use.

TV Legend . . . Hugh Cornish celebrates his 80th Birthday with relatives and forends recently. Here he shows off his OBE (Over Bloody Eighty) Award

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Paul also gave members some tips on limiting the use of panning and zooming when filming as well as recommendations on editing techniques and the optimum use of special transitions.

The video group arranges photographic excursions and meetings where video taken by members can be appraised as well as demonstrating editing and photography techniques. The group recently visited the Queensland University of Technology film and television studios at Kelvin Grove to see how short videos are made using professional actors and edited by students. Other

excursions to places of interest are planned this year and early next year.

The video group is one of five operating at Brisbane

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning consumers to watch out for travel scams. The ACCC has received 1,650 complaints about travel scams this year, with $100,000 reported lost. Most complainants were contacted by phone and many were offered holiday vouchers for $2,000 or $3,000. Others were sold fake trips to

Florida or the Bahamas including tickets to theme parks or cruises at greatly discounted rates.

“While you are making plans for a hard-earned break, scammers are plotting to steal your hardearned dollars,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard warned. Simply searching online for a holiday can alert scammers that you are a potential target and they

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Seniors Online in the central training facility. Others include digital photography, Apple devices (beginners and ad-

vanced) and for volunteer mentors, a mentor support group. These groups are additional to the computer home tuition available to

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Through the lens . . . Channel 9 cameraman Paul Oliver (left) with members of the Brisbane Seniors Online video photography group Fred Scholten, Helen Gibbs, Hessie Duddell, Molly Thwaites, Arthur Duddell and Elaine Johanson

seniors online learners and all learners are invited to attend four of the five special interest groups to supplement what they are taught in their homes as part of their membership entitlements. Brisbane Seniors Online is always happy to accept new learners as well as more volunteer mentors who can teach any operating system or device up to Windows 8.1, Apple devices and Android. For more information about becoming a volunteer mentor or how to join as a learner and get home tuition on your computer and the safe use of the Internet, contact Brisbane Seniors Online on (07) 3210 6983 or visit www.bsol.asn.au

won’t hesitate to approach you with travel vouchers or offers that always turn out to be too good to be true. “Watch out for these fraudsters cold calling and announcing that you’ve won a travel prize, ranging from discount accommodation vouchers to whole holiday packages. To redeem the prize, you will be asked to provide personal information such as your

credit card and drivers’ licence details before they can send it to you,” Ms Rickard said. “Sometimes scammers will provide authentic-looking tickets and itineraries but when it comes time to travel, these documents are useless and the business cannot be contacted.” Scammers have also recently been targeting homes and businesses with a fraudulent phone mes-

sage from QANTAS or Virgin, which claims they have won a ‘travel prize’ or ‘credit points’ - typically $999 - towards their next holiday. In order to redeem the credit, you have to answer several questions, including handing over credit card details so that the ‘prize’ can be processed.

Further information about travel scams is available atwww.scamwatch.gov.au.

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community news G20 needs to act on ageing, says eminent community psychologist

Professor Simon Biggs ... problem of ageing misses out at G20 talks

WHILE Brisbane braces for the G20 summit this month, a community psychologist is concerned that visiting world government leaders have not prioritised the issues of ageing on their agenda.

By 2050, the global population aged over 60 will reach two billion, three times more than in 2000.

Almost 30% of Austra-

lians, or 6.1 million people, will be 65 or older by the same date.

Ageing is a challenge that is facing both mature and emerging economies and will be key to social development in the 21st century.

“However this issue is not on the official G20 agenda, says Professor Simon Biggs of the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne.

This year, the G20 is focused on raising global growth by 2% over five years.

“Achieving that growth requires getting more people into the workforce, including older people,” Prof.

Biggs said.

“Many advanced economies started concentrating on this during the global financial crisis. For older people, this has manifested itself in the

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“Little consideration is given to whether there are jobs available, the quality of work, and ageism in the workplace.”

It is often assumed that a new direction has been found which lies in extending working life and adopting a restricted understanding of the social contribution of older people – in effect, reducing it to a period of work and work-like activity.

However, solving the issue of people living increasingly longer lives by turning later life into a period of insecure work does not address a growing global concern – the exacerbation of social inequality within contemporary society and across the life course.

“Little consideration is given to whether there are jobs available, the quality of work, and ageism in the workplace,” says Prof.

Biggs.

International concern about widening inequality across the life course has led the OECD to suggest that “economic growth is not an end in itself”.

Addressing the multidimensional nature of inequalities and their impacts on different population groups matters for inclusive growth’.

Prof. Biggs says there are indications that a long life is increasingly becoming a precarious one.

“The International

Labour Organisation indicates that 49% of all people over pensionable age do not receive a pension and for many who do, pension levels may leave them below national poverty lines.

“Additionally, future pensioners will receive lower pensions in at least 14 European countries.”

Academic research shows that Australians who are 55 and older are now entering life after full-time work, both underprepared and underfunded.

In 2011, 15% of 55-64 year olds were living below the incomepoverty line (defined as 50% of the median equivalent household disposable income), and the level of disadvantage goes up with age.

People currently aged 65-75 and 75-plus are the most deeply socially excluded age groups.

When housing affordability is added to the mix, the number of people over 65 who will fully own their own homes is expected to fall significantly by 2050, completely changing the profile of those with housing assets and security in old age.

The point is that living longer lives puts many people in a precarious position and is the product of policies that can be changed. It is not rooted in the biology of an ageing of the body; we need to rethink the value and contribution of a long life.

The G20 it seems, however, will not be putting its collective mind to the problem this year.

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community news Thousands ‘walk the river’ again

Gary Devenish of the Sunshine Coast enjoys a morning stroll on Riverwalk

BRISBANE’s Riverwalk has reopened after being destroyed in the 2011 floods.

Thousands of people turned out for the opening in September of the 870-metre long pathway, which joins the CBD to New Farm.

Images of the riverwalk breaking apart and floating away is one of the enduring images of the 2011 floods. So too was the heroic tugboat skipper, who risked his life to shepherd a slab of the pathway away from the Gateway Bridge. The new

structure is wider and is built into the river’s bedrock instead of floating like the previous boardwalk. The new riverwalk, which has been designed to be more flood resilient and last at least 100 years, will follow a different alignment to its predecessor, taking users further out in to the river. Its deck will sit on piles below the one-in100-year flood levels, but high enough to minimise salt water corrosion. It will also feature shaded rest areas, separate pedestrian and cycle paths

and closed circuit television capability.

Concerns about allowing residents access to boat moorings have been addressed with the inclusion of a rotating gateway at the Merthyr Road end of the structure.

While more than 3000 cyclists and pedestrians were estimated to use the former walkway – which cost about $650,000 a year to maintain – there was a long debate following the floods about whether the structure was worth replacing.

Welcome news on pension indexation

NATIONAL Seniors has welcomed a government move to ditch current plans to change Age Pension indexation. In Parliament recently, the government amended the Social Security Bills to remove the change to pension indexation. In the May budget, the government announced that from 2017 the Age Pension would be indexed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) only which would mean that the value of the Age Pension would decrease over time.

Currently, the pension increases twice a year in

line with the higher of the CPI or the Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index (PBLCI). It is then benchmarked against a percentage of Male Total Average Weekly Earnings (MATWE). National Seniors has been urging the government to ditch the changes to Age Pension indexation and to continue to use the current indexation method to ensure pensions keep up with costs of living and enable older Australians to maintain a decent standard of living.

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community news 2.5 million people living in poverty in Australia THE Australian Council of Social Service has recently released a report revealing that poverty is growing in Australia with an estimated 2.5 million people or 13.9% of all people living below the poverty line.

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“This is deeply disturbing and highlights the need for a national plan to tackle the scourge of poverty which diminishes us all in one of the wealthiest countries in the world,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.

“In particular, the child poverty rate should be of deep concern to us all, with over a third (36.8%) of children in sole parent families living in poverty.

This is due to the lower levels of employment among sole parent households, especially those with very young children, and the low level of social security payments for these families.

“Most of the poverty we found is concentrated among the groups of people facing the most disadvantage and barriers to fully participating in our community.”

“It emphasises the danger posed by Budget proposals to reduce the indexation of pension payments to the Consumer Price Index only, which is likely to result in higher poverty rates over time than would be the case if payments were indexed to wages and therefore community living standards.

“Being unemployed is the strongest predictor of poverty. However, a significant finding of the report is the number of people living in poverty whose main source of income is from employment.

Although workers in paid employment face a lower risk of poverty, they form one third (33.2%) of all

people below the 50% poverty line. It is likely that most of these are either employed part time or supporting dependent children on a low wage.

“We need the development of a comprehensive national plan to tackle poverty if we are going to build on our great wealth and more fairly share the opportunities that will include all our citizens,” Dr Goldie said.

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community news Gala open day set for reunion at St Vincent’s Home, Nudgee who are poor, vulnerable, marginalised or in a position of disadvantage.

The Sisters of Mercy are members of a religious institute of Catholic women founded in 1831 in Dublin, Ireland, by Catherine McAuley. If you are a former resident of St

Vincent’s Home or know someone who is and would like to be part of the reunion – or just want to enjoy a lovely family day outing – contact Colleen Manning, manager former residents of St Vincent’s Home, on (07) 3267 9000 or 0408 704 054.

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Aerial view of the St Vincent’s buildings and grounds at Nudgee as they were up until the early 1970s.

THE St Vincent’s Home reunion on the grounds of the original Nudgee orphanage on Sunday, November 16, will be a gala event bringing together families, friends and supporters linked to this iconic establishment.

St Vincent’s Orphanage, Nudgee Orphanage, or, as

it became known, St Vincent’s Home for Children, was established in 1867 by the Sisters of Mercy on 1416 hectares at Queens Road, Nudgee.

Forty-seven children were admitted that year and during the home’s first century more than

11,000 children found a home.

“Everyone, and I mean everyone, associated with the St Vincent’s Home will be at the reunion,” said Colleen Manning of Mercy Community Services, which is coordinating the event.

“All past residents and

their families have been invited.”

Colleen said the reunion was open to anyone who wanted to enjoy a family picnic day and celebrate the achievements of the home. The big day will include morning tea, a sausage sizzle, entertainment, children’s activities, such as face painting and fun games, and raffles.

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community news Mitchelton (Day) Healthy Slimmers’ Support Group weight loss into the future.

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available for children, off street parking, a bus service and close proximity to Mitchelton Railway Station. As a not for profit organization, joining fees of $15:00 (including program) and $3:00 per week attendance fee cover the group’s running expenses. Apart from dietary information, members are able to listen to specially invited speakers who cover a multitude of “Life skills” and information about various registered support organiza-

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Cent Auction PINE Rivers QCWA Branch invites you to come along, bring your friends , enjoy a cuppa and have some fun at Lawnton Community Hall, Cnr. Todds Road and Ellis Street Lawnton. Very near the Lawnton Rail Station. Thursday November 20, 9:30 am for Morning Tea .Cost $5 plus a free Sheet of tickets. Tickets $1 per sheet.

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Carina and District Probus welcome new members THE Carina and District Probus Club whilst very active and with a healthy financial membership of around 90, always welcome new members joining and participating in a wide range of social activities. These include day tours, theatre as well longer trips of multinight. The Club has been operating for at least 12 years.

The guest speaker for October was Dick Bennett from Brisbane Seniors Online who spoke about internet security, computers and the internet generally. The guest speaker at the next meeting in November is Detective Sergeant David Dunn from the Qld Police Fraud Prevention Squad.

The most recent social outing was a bus trip to an art gallery at Murwillumbah including the Margaret Olley exhibition. Beautiful

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views of Mt Warning and the Ranges were appreciated from the Gallery. Lunch was at the Kingscliff Bowls Club. Upcoming events include the 26 November bus trip to Twin Towns RSL to see a ‘Tribute to Judy Garland with lunch available at the venue. A number of group bookings are planned to attend various shows at QPAC in 2014 and up until August 2015.

The President’s tour which is planned for late April or early May will be a bus trip to the South Burnett. This will be for 5 days/4 nights.

On the 12 December, an end of year lunch will be held at the Belmont Services Bowls Club.

The Carina and District Probus Club usually meets at the Belmont Services Bowls Club, Narracott Street, Carina on the 4th Friday of the month at 10am. Contact John McKenna on 3398 3019 for more information.

New members and guests are welcome.

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NORWAY is the best place to grow old, according to an index of the quality of later life in 96 countries.

HelpAge International’s Global AgeWatch Index measures the social and economic welfare of those over 60.

Published on the UN International Day of Older Persons, it ranks Australia, Western Europe and North America highly, and Afghanistan last.

The report predicts that by 2050, 21% of the global population will be over 60.

The index measures four areas - income security, health, personal capability and whether the person lives in an “enabling environment”.

The report says that by 2050, some 40 countries in the index will have populations where 30% are aged 60 or over. The UN has said that the number of those aged 60 or over is expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030.

Experts point out that the increasing numbers of people surviving into older age are, of course, a cause for celebration - advances in healthcare and in nutrition, better sanitation, and more economic prosperity are all contributory factors.

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Several Latin American countries - particularly Mexico and Peru - have leapt up the index for their commitment in ensuring “social Brisbane Seniors Online (BSOL) provides affordable computer tuition for over 50s in the Greater Brisbane area on a one-on-one basis using pensions” for the empathetic and patient volunteer Mentors in learner’s own homes on their own computer. poorest older people.

These are tax-financed, New Mentors are required across Brisbane and welcome to join as volunteers to keep this valuable and non-contributory rewarding community work going. pensions that ensure a basic income for the BSOL teaches, and need Mentors for Windows (including up to Windows 8.1), Apple Mac computer, iPad and most vulnerable.

Android devices. Digital and video photography, Apple iPads and related technology and devices are covered by In Mexico, nearly nine special interest groups who meet monthly in the BSOL Central Training facility in the City. out of every 10 people aged 65 and over A fee of $60 ($20 joining fee plus $40p.a.) applies to Learners and this provides approximately 12 x 1 hour home receive a social lessons and on-going support for the balance of the membership year. pension.

Volunteer Mentors join for free and can participate in free, regular advanced training on new technology.

Because of this, ranks at 30 on If you want to become a volunteer Mentor, or would like to learn how to use computers, contact BSOL on ... Mexico the index, outstripping the BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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community news Games Day at Pine Rivers VIEW Club

THE Pine Rivers View Club held a very successful annual Games Day at the beginning of October. Doris, who organised the day, presented prizes to the winners Bessie and Joy. 16 members and 4 granddaughters showed their skills at tiddlywinks , quoit throwing, tenpin bowling (with a twist) and other non lethal games!

All the money raised will be donated to the Smith Family Christmas Appeal.

At the October meeting two well travelled members showed photographs and spoke about their holidays to South America and the Antarctic and to Birdsville.

The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month, meeting in the Griffin Room at the Murrumba Downs Tavern 10.30 for an 11am start. There will be a fashion parade at the November meeting.

VIEW clubs support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and the Pine Rivers Club sponsor three disadvantaged children with financial support and access to learning and mentoring programs.

We love having visitors and new members are made very welcome.

For details about the club please contact Joy 3285 5989 or Sandra 3425 2738.

Arana VIEW Club CELEBRATE Christmas at Arana VIEW Club’s luncheon meeting, commencing 10.30am on Wednesday 3rd December at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra.

Rock’n’Roll theme with entertainment by Romio & Juliet Duo, raffles.

Two-course lunch incl tea/coffee ($24.00). Bookings: phone Dorothy 3351 5196 by 4pm Monday 1st December. New members and visitors are welcome to our meetings and other social activities organised each month. VIEW provides women

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community news Judy helping to make jobs cool for Australia’s aging workforce THE Australian workforce three decades a quarter of job over 60 isn’t easy, and worked out through their is ageing rapidly. It’s esti- our population will be over this is something Judy own personal experiences mated that within the next 65 years of age. Getting a Higgins and her husband more than six years ago. In response, they and their son Matt took on the challenge of helping older workers find jobs by starting a jobs board – www.olderworkers.com.au – for jobseekers over the age of 45.

Judy’s husband Shane, now 67, was in his mid-50s when the company he was working for was bought out. Shane and several others, all in their 50s or over, were moved sideways.

“Shane had been in sales almost all of his working life, and in this particular job had exceeded all targets and had just been given a salary increase and a very positive position review,” said Judy who manages the service at Carina in Brisbane. The sideways move meant he was no longer ‘on the road’ in sales, but had an office position without his company car, company phone and sales bonus scheme.

Effectively his salary package had dropped considerably. He had never had trouble getting a job so resigned and spent the next two years out of work eventually taking a job well beneath his training or

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Judy Higgins .. passionate about benefits of older workers

skills, but was thankful to get any job. The two years he spent out of work were not only difficult financially, but very difficult in terms of his self-esteem, well-being and motivation.

Judy says he would often get down to the last two or three applicants but on almost all occasions missed the job due to his age. The organisations would actually tell him this when he asked for feedback. Ageism was, and still is, alive and well.

In 2008, Judy, Shane and their son Matthew, 44, who lives in Melbourne, launched their age-friendly website, a jobs board that links age-friendly employers, those specifically looking for those with life skills, experience, loyalty, mentoring, problem solving with jobseekers.

The Higgins family now has the largest and fastest growing job board for older workers and jobseekers,

with more than 2000 registered employers including some of the largest companies in Australia, and more than 25,000 registered jobseekers.

“We are passionate about getting the message out there about the benefits of older workers in all organisations,” Judy told Seniors Newspaper.

“To be thrown on the scrap

heap at 45 onwards is a ridiculous waste of rich resources in this country, and it’s all about choices. If you don’t want to be working when you are older then that is fine, but not everybody is in that position and many older Australians need to work to make ends meet. Many also work because they enjoy working for a variety of reasons.”

Low Carbon Living starts at home booklet now available online HOUSEHOLDERS’ Options to Protect the Environment Inc. (HOPE) is pleased to announce the launch of the national edition of the popular Low Carbon Living starts at home booklet. The booklet aims to help residents reduce their carbon footprint by adopting simple and inexpensive measures to reduce the use of electricity and water, at home. President of HOPE, Frank Ondrus, said the organisation aims to raise awareness of, and provide information to educate the community about, important environmental issues. “We encourage people to take responsibility for their relationship with the environment in their daily lives,” he said. “The Low Carbon Living starts at home booklet was developed to show residents simple and effective measures to reduce electricity and water consumption at home.” The 40 page booklet highlights all areas of the home where residents, renters and renovators can all make smarter choices to reduce their impact on the environment. Methods developed and explained in the Low Carbon Living starts at home booklet can also be implemented in schools, businesses and community facilities. Copies of the booklet can be downloaded free of charge from www.hopeaustralia.org.au.

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community news Australians not prepared for dying with dignity THE vast majority of Australians do not have a plan allowing them to die with dignity, new research has found.

Just 14 per cent of the population has an Advance Directive, or “living will”, detailing their end of life treatment and care preferences, according to an article led by QUT Australian Centre for Health Law Research director Professor Ben White.

This research is from a joint University of Queensland, QUT and Victoria University study, supported by the Australian Research Council in partnership with seven public trustee organisations across Australia.

An Advance Directive is a legal document in which a person specifies what treatment or end of life care they want, when they no longer have the capacity to decide.

“There are ongoing calls from government, academics and policy-makers to improve how we die and how we can have a ‘good’ death,” Professor White, whose research has been published in the Internal Medicine Journal, said.

“Advance care planning is usually at the forefront of these policy discussions so when a person loses capacity, those responsible for that person’s care knows what they would want.”

Professor White said having an Advance Directive was important because it offered those who are dying the chance to have their wishes about end of life care respected.

“Our findings present an opportunity, outside the health setting, to advance the policy goal of increasing advance care planning,” he said.

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future planning processes such as willmaking, including lawyers and financial planners, should be co-opted into efforts to encourage people to plan not only for their financial future but for their health as well.

“And health professionals must take opportunities to inquire about people’s existing directives. Getting Australians to think about advance care planning is a big challenge, so we need to think about how to start conversations about future health decision-making.”

The survey results, which include the first national data on the prevalence of Advance Directive completion in Australia, revealed wide variations from state to state with South Australia (21 per cent) and Queensland (19 per cent) leading the country for the number of residents with Advance Directives. The Northern Territory had the lowest number of people with an Advance Directive (9 per cent).

“Australians are far more likely to make a will (59 per cent) or an enduring financial power of attorney (30 per cent) than an Advance Directive,” Professor White said.

“But interestingly, there is a clear association between those people who have prepared a will or a financial enduring power of attorney and those people who have completed an Advance Directive. We found that people who completed a financial enduring power of attorney were nine times more likely to have an Advance Directive than those who hadn’t, while those with a will were 2.5 times more likely to have an Advance Directive than those without.”

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community news They went by ship to foreign shores – ANZAC 100 THERE are still spaces available on our final tour for 2014. Get in while you can so that we can arrange your

booking. Details below.

Sunday 9 November 2014, 9.00 am to 10.30 am Free through Brisbane City Council’s GOLD

Program Come on a short walk and relive the first epic battle involving Australian forces with Ian

Jempson, CEO of the Queensland Maritime Museum.

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of the convoy. Tour physical rating: easy (possibly some stairs/ incline).

Bookings are preferred to be taken by email.

Please email your name, number of places, postal address, day time contact number to

info@brisbanelivingheritage. org. You will receive the meeting location and payment details by email once your booking is confirmed. Please call 07 3223 6606 (Monday to Thursday 11 am to 3 pm only for booking enquiries).

Learn to earn with Red Cross MATURE aged job seekers and those with a disability are being urged by Red Cross to consider heading back to the classroom to learn how to earn, now that Australians are living longer, retiring later and less likely to rely on welfare benefits.

Bureau of Statistics figures show the average retirement age has jumped by five years in recent times with only 9% of workers expecting to retire before the age of 60. The

figures also show a big shift in the way people expect to pay for their retirement, with fewer and fewer relying on a pension.

Red Cross General Manager, Operations and Business Development, Chris Casey says “The trend towards part-time work means there will be plenty of jobs in Aged Care, Community Services, Cleaning, Hospitality, Retail, Transport and Warehousing.

“At Red Cross we have a

range of training courses for job seekers to up skill, learn new skills or simply gain the confidence to rejoin the workforce.

“Job seekers currently working with an Employment Consultant are urged to contact Red Cross for assistance with a back to work training program.

For more information about Red Cross ‘Learn to Earn’ training program phone 1300 367 428 or go to the Red Cross ‘Learn’ page redcross.edu.au

Just for laughs An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left thetable and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, “Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.” The other man said, “What is the name of the restaurant?”

The first man thought and thought and finally said, “What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know... the one that’s red and has thorns.” “Do you mean a rose?” “Yes, that’s the one,” replied the man.

He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, “Rose, what’s the name of that restaurant we went to last night?”

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community news Noela’s Garden delighted our members

Brendale Evening VIEW Club CHRISTMAS celebrations are on the 18th November and this is last Dinner Meeting for 2014. It’s wear a silly sock night. Christmas Hamper’s, lucky door, Christmas carols and entertainment throughout the night.

Members bring goodies for the Christmas hamper’s. Visitors are welcome and if you are by yourself you will be made welcome on a table.

It is not too late to come to our November meeting to see if VIEW is for you. Phone Julia on 3285 2153

by Sunday 16th November to book your seat. Brendale Evening VIEW

THE October outing from the Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club was to Noela’s Garden at Donnybrook for morning tea and garden tour followed by a picnic lunch on Bribie Island. Fifty-three members boarded our Concorde Coach and headed off with great anticipation on a beautiful October morning. On arrival at

Noela’s Garden, we were welcomed by Noala Bishop, who had a scrumptious and plentiful morning tea all ready and waiting for us. Afterwards we were given an informative guided tour of their beautiful expansive gardens.

It was then time to leave that little piece of paradise and make our way to a lovely water-

side park on Bribie Island for an enjoyable and relaxing picnic lunch. After a wonderful day, we then reluctantly made our way back to Forest Lake.

Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am.

New members are most

Club meet on the third Tuesday of the month at Aspley Hornets AFL Club, 50 Graham Road Carseldine.

VIEW stands for Voice Interests and Education of Women with the main role of VIEW Clubs being to raise funds for The Smith Family Learning for Life programme. VIEW continues to hold a unique place in society as the only national women’s organization solely focused on supporting and advocating for disadvantaged Australian students. VIEW brings people together and extends support and friendship. For more information phone Trish on 3264 2213.

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 are November 21st 2014, January 16th and February 20th 2015.

Future Beauty: 30 years of Japanese fashion FROM 1 November in the Fairfax Gallery and River Room at Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). ‘Future Beauty’ explores the tremendous innovation of Japanese fashion designers from the early 1980’s to the present. With over 100 garments drawn from the un-

paralleled collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute, ranging from the classic and elegant to the outrageous, this will be a rare opportunity to view these unique creations firsthand. Ticket cost: adults $20, seniors concession $16.

Left turn on red unveiled LORD Mayor Graham Quirk announced the first 10 sites in the 2014/ 15 expansion of the Left Turn on Red project, which permits motorists to turn left on a red

light after stopping at select sites across Brisbane. A trial period of the initiative at five locations between November 2013 and March this year showed

an average reduction in delays of up to 30 seconds.

The introduction of left turn on red hasn’t come at the cost of road safety and to date the

Do you want to know how to store your vegetables in your fridge, so that they stay fresh for two to four weeks or more?

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I’m sure most of us Villagers waste fruit and vegetables because they “go off” before we get to use them up completely. Well, this need not happen anymore and the proof is in the pudding. 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 Roslyn Roberts of Hammond Village, Coombabah, QLD now have had some spring onions stored for over six weeks and they are still fresh. My personal experience with these bags has been nothing short of fantastic and for what it is worth I want to share this with you. The bags pay for themselves in no time.

And the best part is the bags are washable and reusable over and over again. I have been using my bags for over 20 months now and they are still going strong. You will find that these bags have a myriad of uses and it is just a matter of experimenting. The bags have a very minimal cost and are posted free all over Australia.

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Queensland Police Service has not reported any incidents due to the introduction of this facility.

10 sites that have received a left turn on red facility, taking the total to 15 sites, including: • Finsbury Street into Newmarket Road, Newmarket; • Edmondstone Road into Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead; • Constitution Road into Lutwyche Road, Windsor; • Wolverhampton Street into Webster Road, Stafford; • Glenealy Street into Bracken Ridge Road, Bracken Ridge; • McDonald’s access road into New Cleveland Road, Tingalpa; • Bell Street (eastern leg) into Main Street, Kangaroo Point; • Durack Street into Ipswich Road, Moorooka; and • Mira Street into Poinsettia Street, Inala.

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Thumbs up .. ageing .. no worries.

WORRYING about ageing populations is a standard feature of political discussions about longterm health care budgets and plans for the future supply of health care.

The Australian population might be getting older, but nevertheless they are also getting healthier.

People in their fifties are often far from the people our parents or grandparents were at the same age.

A golden middle age is stretching out for more and more of us.

Politicians and other decision-makers have to focus and worry about an ‘older’ future, since very old people with more complex health needs will increase in number.

This should not mean that we focus exclusively on costs. Let us instead focus more on the quality of human life, on a longer, healthier life for those living them and for those around them.

In the end, there is more money in it for all of us too – with a more competent, experienced workforce; new markets for active people in the late middle age or retirement age; and, not least, in seeing health as a crucial factor in improving our economy and society.

Perhaps one of the most dangerous myths of all is that, left to themselves, things always work out.

In this modern world, change comes rapidly.

Twenty years from now, society will look quite different in many respects.

The situation, capacity, aspirations and needs of older people must be discussed openly in forums in which older people, including the most vulnerable ones, can voice their opinions.

Nevertheless, finding a way of changing perceptions, ensuring lifelong development for older people and a bright future for today’s children, requires discussing much more broadly.

Possible scenarios for the future need to be discussed, for example, in schools, young people’s organisations, universities, workplaces, employers’ organisations and trade unions and by health and other care professionals, urban planners, architects and engineers.

Some countries and cities have recognised the need to plan for an ageing population, and policies and strategies for healthy ageing are being developed at the national and local levels.

The health of older people is affected by the life they have led; their behaviour; their personal and family situation; the services available to them; the social, economic, cultural, and physical environment in which they live; and the perceptions of growing older.

As you get older, you may come across negative attitudes about ageing. You might even feel pressure to accept and adopt these stereotypes about seniors.

A lack of knowledge about ageing sustains these myths and can lead to age discrimination.

The reality is the vast majority of seniors lead healthy and active lives, and make significant contributions to their family and the community, so let’s dispel some common myths.

Myth: Older people are an economic burden on society. Reality: Older people make a significant contribution to the economy. They spend $895 million on domestic travel annually. They donate generously to charity.

In the 1999-2000 tax year, over 65s accounted for 22% of total donations while earning only 7% of the population’s income. Their unpaid work as carers and volunteers is valued at almost $39 billion a year.

Myth: All old people are unwell. Reality: The majority of older people are healthy and active, particularly those under 80 years old. In 2003, only 5% of people aged 60 and older were in hospitals or aged care homes.

Myth: Older people are unable to learn or change.

Reality: There are increasing numbers of older people pursuing university studies while others attend informal classes through the University of the Third Age. Many seniors learn new things to allow them to take part in activities and leisure interests. Myth: Memory loss and senility comes with age. Reality: Studies show you can maintain intellect and creativity into old age.

While your risk of dementia does increase, it affects only about 5% of older people.

Myth: Older people are more likely to be victims of criminal assault and robbery. Reality: People aged 65 and over are less likely to be victims of crime than other adults.

Book Winner CONGRATULATIONS Mrs Angela Manley from Boondall who won our book giveaway competition titled ‘Bottom Desk Drawer’.

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community news Age No Barrier to Musical Fun

BOONDALL’S Don Heap is living proof that age is no barrier to doing what you love. The octogenarian is set to take the stage as A Gentleman of the Town of Titipu in Queensland Musical Theatre’s latest production, The Mikado. He is the oldest cast member.

Don is joined by several other Brisbane seniors: Len and Nola Bahnisch of Kenmore, Gillian Peterson of Annerley, Irene Ryan of Teneriffe, William Liehr of Clayfield and Bernadette O’Brien of Albany Creek.

All are having a marvellous time and are an inspiration to the younger cast members by their, knowledge, energy and dedication to their rôles. The Mikado is a perennial favourite which has been delighting audiences since it was first produced in 1885. It is by far the most

popular of Gilbert and Sullivan’s works and shows each of them at their creative best.

Gilbert’s dialogue is clever and witty and Sullivan’s music is superb. The plot

is simple and as topsyturvy as any originating from Mr Gilbert: a piece of political satire set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu, with love triangles thrown in. The setting in

Japan was used by Gilbert sential to avoid disap- the Queensland Musical theatre.com or via and Sullivan to satirise the pointment.

Theatre website: Ticketek: Tel: 132 849 or ridiculousness of British Bookings may be made via queensland musical premier.ticketek.com.au politics. The production revolves around a law, where flirting is a crime punishable by beheading and if a married man is caught, his wife must be buried alive. They also used characters such as Pooh Bah, whose title is the ‘Lord High Everything Else’, to poke fun at the British political system.

Intertwined with this is a love story, with all of the ridiculous drama and fun that we love about the Savoy operas. The Mikado plays from 59 November at the Schonell Theatre, University of Queensland.

Curtain is at 7.30 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday with 1.30 p.m. matinees on Saturday, 8 November and Sunday, 9 November. The season is only one week long so bookings are es-

Carindale National Seniors

THE Annual ‘“Bring & Buy” was very profitable and sincere thanks to all who brought articles to sell & those who purchased and also to those who made donations. The Guest Speaker at this meeting was Anita Reed “A Bush Poet.” in all a very entertaining and relaxing time. “The Straddie Trip” was a wonderful day out a perfect Spring day, calm seas and a most enjoyable lunch Sea Shells. The next meeting on 11th November “ Remembrance Day” is a “Show and

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Tell” so should be interesting to see the many talents of our members who many skills in different crafts. The final event of the year is the Christmas Luncheon on 25th November with a festive lunch, many raffles and videos of past events and a visit from “ Santa” for entertainment. Carindale National Seniors wish all their members and friends a very Happy Festive Season. For further information please phone Anne 3245 3847 or Maureen 3398 4236.

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community news Further funding approved for local grants program

DEPARTMENT of Veterans Affairs has announced they have approved a further 231 grants totalling $1.96 million under the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program. This brings the total number of grants approved to 605 grants across 123 electorates, with $5.5 million being

made available to date for communities to implement commemorative projects.

The Centenary of Anzac will mark a century of service and sacrifice, encompassing all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australians have been involved. It will be the most significant period of commemoration in

our nation’s history and the Government is committed to providing opportunities for all Australians to participate. It is outstanding how local communities are showing their enthusiasm and involvement in commemorating the centenary. We have seen incredible support across the country of the Anzac

Centenary Local Grants Program and communities have given great thought to how they can remember those who served in the First World War. There are a wide range of commemorative stories and activities being funded through this program spanning from school projects, war memorials and honour rolls

and community events to remember those who were involved in the war, and encapsulating the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the nation’s uniform. Some projects recently funded include Gallipoli and Beyond: a range of events, educational and artistic activities in the City of Borrondara

to commemorate the centenary of the landing at Gallipoli in April 2015 Electorate of Kooyong, VIC., The Anzac Memorial Gun Project – Restoration and display of 18 pounder gun used in First World War – Electorates of EdenMonaro, Warringah and Canberra, An Interactive Audio device at the Mandurah War Memorial to tell the Anzac story in the Mandurah context – Electorate of Brand, A Commemorative Schools Event, a Community Arts Event and Stage a Produc-

tion and Exhibition for the Centenary of The First World War – Electorate of Canning. The Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program is a key element of the Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Program. Up to $125,000 in funding has been made available to each of the 150 Federal electorates to commemorate the First World War. More information about the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program is available atwww.anzac centenary.gov.au.

Mystery Xmas Dinner

WE at the Air (Association of Independant Retirees) working for Australians in Retirement normally meet monthly at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in Edingburgh Castle Road above the Bowls Club on the third Friday of the month however we will be going on our Mystery Xmas Dinner this month on the Third Friday being the 21st of November so dont come knocking as we will not be there. However if we are the monthly meeting normally starts around 9.00ish and finishes about 12.00 noon.

On most occasions we normally have a guest speaker opening our world to subjects of interest, discussing their subjects of interest. As our name indicates we are geared around financial cost and subjects of help to our members without giving advice individually plus social events like bus trips etc. The second Friday our Financial Group meets at the Chermside Library to discuss any query we may have on financial matters compared to our Monthly meetings which are run more socially. All financial members are welcomed to both meetings for a cuppa and a bickie, we have a low membership fee compared to what we offer. We are a national group with branches spread across each state. Our membership is repesented by the “Baby Boombers” together with those who may have retired prior or are about to.

Visitors interesting in joining as well as members are welcome. For details contact sitram@powerup.com.au or week days at 3881 1820.

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Cleveland Senior Citizens Club CLEVELAND Seniors meet at the Donald Simpson Community Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland every Thursday at 9am-12noon for carpet bowls, bingo and 500 cards.

Cost to play is $4 and raffle ticket $1. We have a door prize of $10 and three raffle prizes on $10. Morning tea is supplied.

Our Christmas lunch will be on 4 December at the Redlands R.S.L. In Passage Street, Cleveland. Break-up day will be 11 December and the Club will resume on 15 January, 2015.

For all enquiries phone President Ray on 0408 871 520 or Secretary Fay on 3207 6609.

We wish everyone a safe and holy Christmas.

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ON 13 October our Seniors Club enjoyed another popular Picnics at the Point, with 36 members in attendance.

Everyone had a wonderful day.

When we first arrived the tide was out, so some members took advantage of this and took a stroll out to King Island. What a beautiful place the Redlands is!

Social indoor bowls are played in the Community Hall, Birkdale Road, Wellington Point.

Games start at 9am

Saturdays and 12.45pm Tuesdays.

Admittance is $3, which includes morning tea.

Annual Fee is $5. New members are always welcome, so please come along and make

many new friends. For further information phone President, Edith on 3390 3196.

Cent Auction The QWCA Oxley will open the doors for the cent auction at the Oxley Hall in Cawonga Park at 80 Lincoln Street Oxley on Wednesday 19 November 2014. Commencing at 10:30 am and admission $6.00 which includes light lunch, lucky door prize and 1 sheet of tickets. All welcome. For further information please contact Jean on 3372 5965.

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The talk will begin at 10.00 am and run for about 1½ hours.

Presenter Christopher Schuetz says, ‘Researching in Scotland is not difficult but it is a little different to other places, so it may help to have some pointers.’

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community news Charles & Margaret Achilles married October 16th 1954

IT was a very wet Saturday on October 16th 1954 when Charles and Margaret entered the Heritage listed St Andrew’s Church of England at Toogoolawah to be married by the Reverend David John Thomas Richardson. In fact the weather caused some minor flooding even following the couple to Binna Burra where they spent a week’s honeymoon. The couple spent some time in Brisbane before moving to Chinchilla where they resided until 1984. With family living in Brisbane

they moved to Springwood from where Charles was employed by Hyne & Son Browns Plains until he retired in 1999. Always civic minded the couple are strong supporters of Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch where Charles currently serves as President. The couple enjoyed a family luncheon at Sirromet on Sunday October 19th to mark the occasion and show off the many tributes that they received to honour their 60 years of married life.

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Garden areas are defined by murraya and photinia hedging and a lovely terraced rainforest garden abounds with tropical plantings of cordylines, gingers and a Monstera Deliciosa.

The recently constructed ‘Fire Garden’ features sandstone blocks and rocks forming a charming enter-

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Statues and other ornaments that feature in the garden have been purchased from the council recycling centre, garage sales or second-hand shops.There is also a pretty creek, an established vegetable garden, mature citrus trees and a chicken coop. Teas and light lunches will be available and plants will be for sale.Garden address is 4 Wararba Crescent, Caboolture, opening 22nd and 23rd November 2014, 10am to dusk. Admission $10 (under 18 free) www.opengarden.org.au

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc. THE final monthly meeting for 2014 of the association’s Brisbane North West branch is at Gaythorne RSL on Sunday November 16 commencing 10.15am; visitors and prospective new members are most welcome. The association exists for the benefit of former Australian nashos called up in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973. Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are

welcome as associate members; wives and widows of former nashos are welcome as supporters. To find out the benefits of belonging to the association; to apply for both medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to find a branch near to where you live, phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au. For more information phone Dave on 3366 3191.

Caboolture VIEW Club VIEW continues to hold a unique place in society as the only National Women’s Organisation solely focused on supporting and advocating for young disadvantaged Australians in need. On Thursday, 2nd.

October 18 ladies enjoyed an outing to Noela’s Garden, at Donnybrook, enjoying a delicious morning tea followed by a stroll around 10 acres of magnificent flowering plants and trees. The next luncheon meeting will be held on Thursday, 20th November with a Theme of “Getting to Know You at Caboolture R.S.L, Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. For more information contact Secretary Esther Carey on 3888 2558. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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Our Club is actively seeking new Members and we regularly have interesting Guest Speakers, and Dine-outs and day trips.

We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month except

December in the Kokoda Room at the Redcliffe RSL, Irene St. Redcliffe, at 10.30am. We are a combined Club and welcome both retired ladies and gents. For further information contact President Bob Hanley 3467 3091 or Secretary Ray Baulch 3203 2611.

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THE ABC’s weather Presenter Jenny Woodward had a very interested audience when she gave a Power point Presentation at the Redcliffe Peninsula Probus Club on 23rd September. She is a very familiar face to us in Queensland as the ABC TV Presenter having commenced her career at Channel 10/4/5a in

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

OUR 2015 calendar commemorating the centenary of World War I will be on sale at Brookside Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 14-16 at a position close to the newsagent and coffee shop near Woolworths. It is also available at our research centre in Enoggera Memorial Hall every Thursday up to and including December 4. Our final member’s meeting for the year is on Sunday November 23 commencing 2pm. Visitors and potential members are invited to attend. Enoggera Historical Society is situated at Enoggera Memorial Hall, on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets Enoggera (refidex 139A10). Parking and wheelchair access are available in Trundle Street and the hall is easily accessed by public transport both bus and rail. We are open each Thursday from 9.30 until 1pm. Email edhs.secretary@gmail.com or phone Dave 3366 3191.

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community news Must have technology for seniors FORGET learning how to program the VCR - the technology seniors have their eyes on today includes mobile gadgets, wireless connectivity and digital devices.

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the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with over half of seniors using the internet and owning mobile phones, according to a 2012 survey by Pew Research in USA. However, there’s still a long way to go before we can consider senior citizens to be fully tech savvy. The fact is, today’s technology can keep seniors engaged, connected, mentally active and physically safe, making it increasingly important for our loved ones to keep in the high-tech loop. So,

what devices should seniors and their caregivers have their eye on?

Tablets and iPads From games that promote brain fitness to apps that track health information, a tablet can have a variety of positive impacts on seniors’ lives. Seniors can view photos, listen to music, read, learn languages, plus the devices are lightweight, their touch screens are easy to use and font sizes can be adjusted for easier reading.

Hearing Aids Having to wear a bulky listening device is no longer an excuse for older adults to go without hearing aids. The continuing miniaturization of devices and the improvement of wireless transmission methods like Bluetooth has meant great strides in hearing assistive technology. Hearing aids can be tiny, transparent and nearly invisible - or even implanted inside the ear itself.

Video and computer games Whether it’s Angry Birds or the Nintendo Wii, video games have been shown to improve cognition, mental agility and even physical health for seniors, with devices such as the Wii Fit. Not only that, video games can promote social interaction.

Skype Speaking of social interaction, one piece of software every senior should get familiar with is Skype.

Communicating with family long-distance is a snap, you can view your loved ones in real time and it’s available for smartphones, tablets and regular computers.

Health tracking software If your senior loved one has a computer or a mobile device, they should be aware of the wealth of software and apps available to help monitor their health, remind them of medications and even track their nutritional needs, empowering them to take charge of their own wellness. It’s a branch of technology that’s invaluable for caregivers too.

Wireless internet Most of the technologies on this list wouldn’t be possible without wireless internet. If you want your senior parent to take full advantage of these devices, make sure their residence is internet-ready.

Even nursing homes are using wireless internet technology to make it easier for residents and care providers to communicate quickly.

Smartphones Mobile phones are becoming more senior-friendly, with models that have larger buttons and readouts, as well as photo speed dialling and voice recognition to make usage easier. Not only are mobile phones crucial to helping seniors stay connected with friends and family, they may also help perform critical safety functions like providing medication reminders and GPS locations.

Wireless home monitoring Home monitoring systems that employ sensor devices can be lifesavers for those seniors who live alone, either at home or in assisted living. They can detect emergencies such as falls, report unusual behaviour and even track vital signs - without intruding on privacy.

GPS If you’ve got a senior loved one who is concerned about getting lost, or who has dementia and occasionally wanders, GPS technology can immediately alert caregivers to their location if they leave their comfort zone. There are separate GPS trackers that attach to the wrist or clothing, as well as smartphone GPS apps.

Home assistive devices Assisted technology in the home can go far in helping seniors remain independent and safe. Besides home monitoring and GPS, there are devices such as LED lighting, medication dispensing appliances, photo-enhanced phone diallers and stove shut-off systems, all of which can help seniors with mild cognitive and motor impairment.

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community news Courage and a love of waltz make Zena, 85, a regular visitor to Beenleigh seniors centre

Zena Spanswick .. a love of dancing.

ZENA Spanswick, 85, was on the dance floor when we called the Beenleigh and District Seniors Citizens Centre recently.

This courageous woman who has done so much for the elderly citizens over the last 25 years is battling cancer

but still dances and loves the waltz.

Zena’s fighting spirit has drawn deeply from within herself a determination to continue as long as she can, serving those who in reality should be serving her in this last great battle of her life.

It’s your legal responsibility to protect your family and your assets. Even if you do have a Will you may need to update it if you haven’t recently. You cannot afford to leave your family to fight the government after you’ve gone.

Here’s what Dean Bainbridge, Principal at Bainbridge law firm says about the consequences for your family, when you don’t have a compliant Last Will & Testament.

Dancing had been the great love of Zena and her late husband Ron and at each dancing session at the centre they perform ‘Zena’s Waltz’.

In 1994, Zena answered the call from the centre for a dance coordinator and with husband Ron she was happy to help, Zena and Ron arrived from the UK in 1988 and were soon involved in the district dance scene.

Now, 20 years later, Zena is still dancing and in 2011 as recognition of her contributions to the Beenleigh centre the Mayor of Logan Pam Parker presented her with an award as the ‘most active senior’ for that year.

One of Zena’s great challenges was the 30th Anniversary Ball held on August 19. Many dancers applauded her wonderful efforts on the night which reflected the dedicated hard work of Zena and her husband.

Walter Willans, an accomplished musician and ballroom dancer,

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5. Wills are only for rich people 6. I’m not ready to make a Will

8. It takes too much time to organise Unfortunately excuses don’t cut it if you leave your family unprotected. They’ll never forgive you if you leave them to face the government without a Will.

“My family would have ended up in court with my ex, because I hadn’t made a Will.

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If you leave your family without a legal Will, the government appoints an attorney to manage your affairs. Your family has no control. The cost is 4% of your total Estate.

7. I don’t like talking about personal matters with strangers

Dancing is held at the centre at 20 Alamein Street Beenleigh on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings and one Friday evening every month. For more details call (07) 3276 1477.

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Making a Will is not something you just do out of kindness. You’re legally obliged to create a Will to make it easy to distribute your assets to your loved ones after you’re gone.

1. I’ll get around to it later

ing each week to learn the new waltz.

A demonstration video and a dance script for ‘Zena’s Waltz’ will be made available freely to the public as a download from Walter’s web site at www.walsmusic.com

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I’ve been dealing with deceased estates for more than 10 years.

They are some of the most distressing events when there is no legal Will.

People just don’t realise what it costs to settle an Estate, even a small one.

And it can drag on for months and even years if there is no Will in place.

Worse still, the Government lawyer is the first to get paid before the family gets any benefit.

I advise all my clients to make a legal Will and will not manage their legal affairs unless they have one. It’s not worth the hassle – for me or them. It saves everyone in the long run.

Loreen DiSipio, presented the inaugural performance of ‘Zena’s Waltz’, at the Beenleigh Ball in August.

The dance was beautiful to watch and dancers at the Beenleigh and District Seniors Citizens Centre are now practic-

If you’re like many Australians you’ve You want your family’s probably considered making a Will but never lasting thoughts of you to got around to it. We all put off doing things we don’t like – it’s human nature. Do any of be positive not negative these sound familiar?

You don’t want them to feel anger towards you, or betrayed that you let them down, The 8 common excuses for just because you didn’t take the time to get a Will.

3. I’m too young to worry about a Will Dean Bainbridge, Principal at Bainbridge Legal

solicited the services of two highly qualified people to choreograph a dance to memorialise Zena, allowing dancers to perform the beautiful waltz for many years to come.

The choreographers, John Batterham and

So if you have some superannuation and a home that are worth say $1 million, you automatically give the government $40,000 from your Estate. Your family never get that money – it’s a lot more than the cost of making your Will.

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Here’s what families say when they’re caught in this situation – it never reflects well on the person who put them there…

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2. The government’s getting our inheritance – why didn’t he have a will?

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4. I can’t believe he didn’t change his Will, everything has been left to his first wife. “my husband died unexpectedly without a Will. Our joint bank accounts were frozen, I couldn’t even get money to buy food, we lived on credit cards. Then the government charged us a massive fee to sort it all out and it took more than 6 months. It was a nightmare – the kids are still distressed”

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Computer, Tablets and Smart Phone lessons for seniors

Club Day at WROCCS

WROCCS welcomes all Seniors 50+ to our next Club Meeting Monday10th November at Wynnum RSL, 174 Tingal Rd,

Wynnum.10.30am in the Pandanus Room (door opens 10am). Lessons are held elsewhere at a training facility in Wynnum.

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Wishart State School Spring Carnival WISHART State School (formerly Mount Gravatt South State School) is holding its first Spring Carnival in 5 years as part of their Jubilee Year celebrating 50 years of Wishart State School! It will be a great day out for the whole family with carnival rides, sideshow alley games, pony rides and an animal farm, craft, cake, book, plant and pre-loved clothes stalls, student art auction, history of the school display, food, BBQ and entertainment. Ride bands for the carnival rides can be pre-purchased from the school for just $35 or purchased on the day of the Spring Carnival for $40. Wishart State School students will be showcasing their talents

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with vocal, choir and band performances. A great day out for the whole family. The Wishart State School Spring Carnival is being held on Saturday 18th October from 10am-4pm on the Wishart State School Oval. Entrance is via Colwyn Street, Wishart. Win a bicycle from 99 Bikes. Get spotted on the day recycling, walking or riding to the venue, carrying a recycle bag to purchase goods or carry a recycled water bottle and you can go into the draw to win a bike from 99 Bikes. We hope to see you there.

For further information please contact pandcspringcarnival@wishartss.eq.edu.au

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ON Thursday, 4 December, the last 2014 meeting of the Mitchelton & Districts Garden Club will be held at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. This meeting will consist of end of year activities including presentation of prizes to successful exhibitors for 2014, and other entertainment. Attendance is for members only or for those who receive a formal invitation.

After that, the club will go into recess for the Christmas - New Year holidays and hopefully the next meeting will be held on the 5 th February 2015.

This club needs more members. For more information please phone the president, Pat, on 3356 1256.

On 27th October this club celebrated its 50th anniver-

sary in the form of a “Friendship Day” meeting to which representatives from other garden clubs and suchlike associations were invited.

More information about this will be given next month.

Spring is a glorious time to be outdoors and you are reminded to be aware of and avoid too much exposure to the sun. Always observe the Slip, Slop, Slap routine. With summer only a month away, gardens too, need protection by keeping them well mulched and watered.

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Singapore Orchid Show Highlights THE Stafford Garden Club Inc. will meet at 9.30 on Thursday, November 20th at the OES Hall cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St, Kedron. The Guest Speaker, Robert Browning will tell us about his trip to Singapore. He will show slides of his visit the spectacular Singapore Orchid Show, which highlights South-east Asia’s rich and diverse heritage of orchids.

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 Kaye on 33577660 This will be our last meeting for the year, which has been a wonderful success. Our first meeting for 2015 will be on the third Thursday in February, 2016.

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Every Saturday at 7.00am.

Where is it? The event takes place in Logan River Parklands, Blackbird Street, Beenleigh. What does it cost to join in?

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week we grab a post parkrun coffee at our regular coffee van The Bean Mobile. They provide us with our post run coffees each week, so bring your spare change along, kick back and relax with a hot or cold drink after your run - please come and join us! Popular parks also include Alexander Clark Park in Loganholme, with its abundant trees and wildlife; Doug Larson

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For something a little different for the kids, try the pirate-themed playground at Tygum Park in Waterford West, set beside a lagoon with its own pontoon. To the south, you’ll find relaxing parks

in Jimboomba and Munruben. Chill out among the trees or lets the kids have fun on play equipment, skate ramps and basketball courts. If you have your own tinnie, you might like to follow the Logan River Tinnie Trail. It’s a self-guided heritage trail offering fascinating insight into the history of river life in Logan dating back to the early 1800s. Along the

A Christmas Fiesta comes to town MARK Friday November 21st in your Christmas Calendar as a must-do for all the family! There is a Feast of Magical Delights coming your way with lots to see and do, and seasonal enjoyment for all ages!

Returning in 2014 … The Christmas Parade of Lights will bring a fusion of colourful lights, glowing lanterns, Christmas characters and imaginative floats that are sure to delight audiences lined along the city streets. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Christmas Parade of Lights commencing at 6.45pm.

We invite all the community, sporting groups, schools, and businesses, social and cultural groups within the Ipswich Region to be a part of this year’s parade. Dress as your favourite Elf, Reindeer or what you feel best expresses the Christmas Cheer and bring your lanterns to light the way for Santa.

For further information email events@ipsevents.org.au This illuminated procession will escort Santa into Ipswich City where he will join Mayor Paul Pisasale at d’Arcy Doyle Place to turn on the magical Christmas lights. A Star is Born, the annual singing competition and show, is also part of Turning on the Lights marking the official arrival of the Christmas Season in Ipswich. Ipswich Events Corporation Chairman Paul Casos said the combination of family favourites and the return of the Christmas Parade of Lights would bring a smile to all ages.

“The very best of local talent will compete in the annual Star is Born Competition for the opportunity to perform at the Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight on 29 November at North Ipswich Reserve, alongside two of Australia’s leading performers who will be announced shortly. “The whole evening culminates with Fractal Theatre’s Renaissance Choir and I’m encouraging everyone to make their way to Ipswich City on Friday 21st November for a feast of Christmas entertainment and great performances,” Mr Casos said. Those interested in ‘Star is Born’ will find Entry Forms available online at www.ipswichcentral.com.au Come along and get involved in this wonderful community event!

Christmas Fiesta, a feast of magical delights coming to Ipswich Central on 21st November.

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It gets its name from its unusual shape (which is actually more like a cocktail glass than a wine glass). Activities and facilities: Self-Guided, Car park, Parking for the Disabled, Picnic Area, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area, Walking Tracks.

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way you can fish, or just enjoy the serenity of being on the water. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with nature, you’ll find our bushland and wetlands reserves perfectly fit the bill. Berrinba Wetlands and Daisy Hill Conservation Park in particular have excellent facilities.

Off-leash dog parks There are many off-leash areas across the city for your dog to enjoy running without a leash. Wineglass Water Tower. By night, you can enjoy the lights of the iconic Wineglass Water Tower for kilometres in either direc-

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Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch News the necessary training hours to obtain a drivers Licence.

The scheme is designed to assist people between the ages 16 to 25 who have a Learners Licence and are struggling to amass the necessary Logbook hours to get their P Licence. Volunteer Mentors carry out this important work.

Many members enjoyed a grand tour of St John’s and St Stephen’s Cathedrals on Wednesday Oc-

tober 22 nd following a morning tea break at the popular Roma Street Gardens. Dedicated volunteers took over the duty of informing the visitors of the history behind both of these magnificent structures which complement the City of Brisbane. After the tours lunch was enjoyed at the Logan Diggers Club. Further information can be obtained by calling Charles on 3208 2387.

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MEMBERS are looking forward to a very lively time during November commencing with the Annual Christmas meeting on November 19th with a visit from Santa Claus to bring out the best of those attending with gifts for all.

Entertainment will be provided by Dynamic Duo “BoomBaby” comprising of Jim Lergessner and Cliff Turpin. They are an instrumental vocal duo and will entertain the meeting

with hits from the 50’s and 60’s plus baby boomer jokes and wry commentary with possibly a few Christmas Carols thrown in. The Annual Christmas Luncheon will be enjoyed once again at “The Glen Hotel” with members sitting down to a grand Christmas luncheon complimented by a great line up of raffle prizes. A further feature will be the drawing of the Annual Christmas Hamper Raffle

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with a rundown of prizes creating much interest from those attending. Proceeds from this event will once again be distributed to worthy charities in Logan City.

At the October meeting Tracey Clothier and Bob Clarke from the Crestmead Police Citizens Youth Centre addressed members on the good work being carried out with the “Braking the Cycle” program. This assists youth in obtaining

HERE we are in November already and heading owards Christmas at a fast pace. This means at Browns Plains National Seniors we are in for lots of fun and merriment with the last of our Meetings and Coach Trips. This month, we went to the Donkey Farm at Boonah, followed by lunch at the nearby Wild Rice Restaurant. At our November Meeting, our last for 2014, we will be entertained by the lovely girls from T.L.C., who give us the best start of Xmas fun you could wish for.

Our last Coach Trip for the year, will be a cruise from Bribie Island, with a Xmas Theme. We would love to see you at our Monthly Meetings, which are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Greenbank R.S.L. at 10am for morning tea with the Meeting commencing at 10.30am. Our Coach Trips are usually held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, leaving from Greenbank R.S.L. For further information contact Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

Logan Central Markets Every week on Sunday 6:00am-12:00pm, until further notice. Join in the Sunday morning bustle, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and enjoy the broad range of stalls on offer at the Logan Central Markets.

Location: Logan Central Plaza Street address: Logan Central Plaza, Wembley Rd, Logan Central Admission: Free Category: Arts and Crafts; Community; Markets Age group: Children; Young Adult; Adult; Families; Seniors

Beenleigh Craft and Farmers Market Every week on Sunday, until further notice A general variety market with farmers produce, fresh fish, pets, crafts and a wide variety of new and second hand goods. This market has a ban on dogs and smoking. Admission is free and there’s plenty of internal parking.

Location: Beenleigh Showgrounds Street address: 38–44 James Street, Beenleigh Admission: Free Category: Arts and Crafts; Community; Markets Age group: Children; Young Adult; Adult; Families; Seniors

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Soak up the winter warmth in Brisbane parks with Bands in Parks live performances. Suitable for the whole family, enjoy relaxed music as part of your weekend.

Sunday 9 November - Brisbane City Temple, Brisbane, 2pm-4pm. Music to life the spirit - joyful,

celebratory and inspirational music from 5 bands of the Salvation Army, including Brisbane City Temple Band.

- City Botanic Gardens, 4pm-5pm. Gathering of the Clans. Come down to the City Botanic Gardens and enjoy the sound of Brisbane’s pipe bands.

Saturday 15 November - Walton Bridge Reserve, The Gap, 2pm-6pm. Brass Roots Live and Still Standing let loose with timeless swing, rock and soul classics from the 40’s to the 80’s.

Marchant Park, Chermside, 2pm-6pm. Master percussionists Toko

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Tap your feet to bluegrass banjo from Wayward Angels.

Sunday 16 November - Wynnum Wading Pool, Wynnum, 2pm-6pm.

Brisbane Brass present a lively afternoon concert of traditional music - some-

thing for everyone, including marches, overtures and giant board games.

- D.M. Henderson Park, MacGregor, 2pm-6pm. Family Brassfest. Hear a feast of brass and percussion by Sunnybank Brass, also featuring Smartie Pants the Clown and a free jumping castle for the grandkids.

Sunday 22 November - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha, 2pm3pm. South Brisbane Federal Band entertains with an afternoon of fun, frivolity and light-hearted summer classics.

- McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge, 11am-12noon. Join a steel band and a steam

train for a morning concert with Rivercity Steel Band.

Friday 5 December - King George Square, Brisbane, 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Enjoy a festival concert featuring the classic brass of Brisbane City Temple Salvation Army and sing-along Christmas carols at the Brisbane Twilight Market.

Queensland Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Special FOR 30 years the QPO has provided the ultimate NYE event. Last year the Pops introduced the Black Tie concert to the delight of 200 patrons. The package includes an A reserve ticket to the 9.30pm performance followed by exclusive access to the QPAC roof top function to enjoy French champagne and exquisite canapés whilst watching the thrilling display of pyrotechniques. There is opportunity to mingle with the stars while counting in 2015 in style with Brisbane’s most exclusive ticket to the New Year’s Eve fireworks. The musical experience will take you from the gondolas of Venice to the razzmatazz of Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue. Alex Raineri has had numerous successes in competitions on both a national and international level. Significant prizes include;1st prize at both Australian National Piano Award and Kerikeri International Piano Competitions in 2014. Young virtuoso violinist Cherin Lee will also make her Pops debut and will perform the gypsy sensation Zigeunerweisen by Sarasate and the highly emotional theme from Schindler’s List.

The chance to sing along with Auld Lang Singe will be one of the many opportunities for audience participation. The orchestra will also be joined by solo vocalists to transport you into the most positive frame of mind to start 2015. The Pops is fast becoming the desired location for high quality entertainment for the wider musical tastes. This concert is designed to enhance your celebration of the year gone and excite your expectation for the year to come. Have your spirits uplifted and enjoy a great night out in Brisbane.

Two performances which will get you out in time to watch the fireworks on the Brisbane River.

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ALLtogether 2014 International Day of People with Disability COME celebrate International Day of People with Disability at ‘ALLtogether 2014’ on Sunday 30 November from 10am-4pm at the State Library of Queensland (SLQ).

This special day brings people together to celebrate and acknowledge the talent, experience and expertise of people with disability.

Enjoy amazing performances, browse the art and craft market, get information from disability groups and organisations and enjoy a free BBQ lunch. Celebrate the contributions people with disability make every day to their communities and make a positive contribution to the lives of four million Australians with disability. For further information contact: socialinclusion @slq.qld.gov.au Page 30 - Brisbane Seniors - November 2014

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SLEEPING Solutions Good night’s sleep should be more than just a dream WHAT do cats and nannies have in common? Napping!

So, are cat naps and nannie naps good for you?

Taking a nap during the day can actually have good benefits for your health. Many people who regularly treat themselves to short naps claim they come with benefits.

Many seniors suffer from sleep deprivation, which can lead to poor performance and attitude during the day.

Because of sleepiness during the day, some are more unproductive and irritable than they should be, and more prone to avoidable accidents than they want to be.

Taking a nap can easily fix these issues in a lot of cases.

For many older folks, a good night’s sleep is but a dream; they have trouble falling asleep and awaken after only a few hours. Their daytime fatigue may be so overwhelming that they can’t drive or participate in other normal activities.

About half of those who complain to their doctors about poor sleep end up with a prescription drug. Not only are these unnecessary but they also are habit-forming and can

cause side effects, according to sleep researchers in psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

It is far better for people to consider what simple changes could be made to improve their sleep — and to understand how sleep patterns change with age.

Common — and normal — sleep problems, which plague up to 40% of the elderly, include light sleep, frequent waking, and daytime fatigue. Among older people, there is also a decrease in the deepsleep stage and an increase in periods of wakefulness during the night.

While many seniors complain of poor sleep, relatively few have true sleep disorders and even smaller numbers need commonly prescribed sleep medications. Sleep disorders in the elderly include apnea (a temporary cessation of breathing which can also affect younger people) and periodic limb movement, which can take the form of periodic leg movements during sleep (PLMS) or restless leg syndrome.

In this syndrome, the person is gripped by strong urges to move his or her legs repeatedly before sleep, which

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alertness for the next even beginning to substantiate the benefits day.

While the benefits of of napping. napping are verified by Research is pointing to the fact that taking a nap research, in some cases, during the day makes up it may not help at all. If you are among two for a night’s sleep that specific groups of was bad and insufficient. Certain studies are people, you should not be taking naps at all, as concluding that taking they may even hurt you. naps is helpful for usually normal sleepers If you are either an insomniac or just endure who are not getting bouts of depression, enough hours of sleep you will want to avoid every night.

These studies don’t yet naps in the afternoon. If you are an insomniac, fully understand the napping during the day biological reasons behind this phenomena, could make your sleep at but they have recorded night even worse. If conclusive results. One you’re depressed, then napping during the day study compared the may even work to alertness of one group worsen your symptoms that slept the whole night through and didn’t of depression. Making Snoozing .. taking a cat nap could have health benefits nap to people who slept sure you don’t sleep for more than 90 minutes less, but then napped. prevent him or her from the leg movements during your nap is children also reaps Both groups showed falling asleep. themselves. benefits for people in equal levels of alertness. essential. If you do so, Continue reading you may disturb your Returning to cat naps, their adult lives.

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Proponents of taking a these include benefits established the benefits body’s internal rhythm, Before a physician can like productivity, a lifting nap say that the of the prophylactic nap, leading to results that diagnose a sleep afternoon is the best of the spirits and a where people who have are not beneficial. disorder, he or she As always, consult with time of the day to do so. to stay up late take a sharpening of the should perform a your medico – and if Taking a nap being good two- to four-hour nap senses. thorough medical you have a problem for your health is not The advice of taking a before staying up late. examination, review don’t just sleep on it! just a matter of opinion. Results indicated that nap that mothers medications the person sometimes give their Scientific research is this greatly helped their Sweet dreams. is taking, and speak to the person’s spouse or bed partner about their sleeping habits.

Sometimes medication is prescribed, but although these drugs may be useful in the management of [short-term] insomnia, they fail to provide long-term relief from chronic sleep disturbances.

Hypnotics [medications] can worsen existing sleep disturbances by inducing drug-dependency insomnia and, when the drug is discontinued after intermediate to longterm use, rebound insomnia and nightmares, experts say.

Apnea can be treated by behavior modifications to lessen sleeping on the back, oral appliances that enhance the airway, weight loss, and elimination of medications that depress breathing.

Sometimes respiratory stimulants, continuous positive airway pressure, which is administered through a mask the person wears at night; and surgery are also effective.

Treatments for periodic limb movement disorders are less than ideal, according to scientific reports.

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SLEEPING Solutions Sleep patterns of women

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A NEW poll has revealed that 77 per cent of Australian women feel tired, sleepy or exhausted each day, fuelling concerns they could unknowingly be living with sleep apnea, putting themselves at risk of developing chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. While commonly thought to be a man’s disease, women with sleep apnea tend to experience worse health status than men, use more psychoactive drugs as well as sedatives to sleep, and have higher healthcare costs.3 Women with sleep apnea are also at increased risk of long-term, serious health conditions that can reduce their quality of life, such as cardiovascular disease, despite sleep therapy solutions potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular.* Even though one in two women aged 20-70 years are thought to be living with the condition,7 evidence suggests women are often under diagnosed, or diagnosed with other conditions, such as depression, despite complaining to their doctor of a lack of energy, constant tiredness and morning headaches.

In fact, a recent online poll of 1000 Australians found that women were more likely to go to a doctor about their sleep than men (24 per cent versus 20 per cent), however they were less likely to then be referred to a sleep study (8 per cent versus 15 per cent).

“There appears to be two issues at play when it comes to women being accurately diagnosed with sleep apnea,” said Professor David Hillman, Chair,

Sleep Health Foundation and Director of the West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, Perth. “Firstly, when women speak to their doctor they often don’t mention that they snore which is a key indicator for sleep apnea. Rather, they complain of less classic symptoms such as depression or restless legs that don’t trigger suspicions of sleep apnea for doctors.” “Furthermore, evidence also suggests women may consider snoring “unladylike” and therefore not mention it to their doctor while also being more likely to attend medical appointments on their own, and so information from a partner on snoring, which may assist in a diagnosis, is not be as readily available as it is for men,” explains Professor Hillman.

The survey found that three in 10 women (28 per cent) reported they had been told by their partner that they snore but they either didn’t believe them or felt embarrassed so did nothing. The release of the findings of the poll coincides with the availability of the first sleep therapy solution - The Airsense™ 10 AutoSet for Her therapy device which is tailored to the unique needs of women with sleep apnea, such as the way they breathe compared to men.

The device, manufactured by ResMed, uses the first-ever dedicated algorithm tailored to respond to female-specific characteristics of sleep apnea.

Typically, women with sleep apnea take longer to fall asleep, have more flow limitations (reduction in volume of air going into the lungs), and more frequent sleep arousals than men, and The Airsense™ 10 AutoSet for Her therapy device accounts for this. *Defined as more than 30 apneas/hypopneas per hour .

“With women representing nearly 40 per cent of all newly diagnosed sleep apnea patients, it’s important that there are options that consider their unique needs,” said Professor Hillman.

“But it is equally important that Australian women and their doctors - recognise that feeling sleepy or exhausted during the day, regularly waking up with a headache or constantly having difficulty falling asleep should not be ignored, but investigated further, as they could be signs of significant sleep health issues such as sleep apnea.”

“For those women living with sleep apnea, being able to access therapeutic options that help manage the condition could improve quality of life and overall sense of wellbeing for those affected,” said Professor Hillman.

For more information about sleep apnea in women visit www.sleepvantage.com.au/forwomen

CPAP Direct ‘wide awake’ to latest high-tech solutions for sleep apnea SLEEP disorders in the elderly involve any disrupted sleep pattern, such as problems falling or staying asleep, too much sleep, or abnormal behaviors with sleep.

Sleep problems are common among seniors; in general, older people need 30 to 60 minutes less sleep than younger people.

A healthy 70-year-old may wake up four times during the night without it being due to any form of body ailment.

But sleep apnea is a different and real problem.

Today, companies such as CPAP Direct are awake to new technologies providing safe and comfortable solutions to the debilitating effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is an event where the muscles that hold our airways open collapse during sleep. In most cases, this can cause excessive snoring until the airways close over, restricting the body’s ability to breathe.

After a period of time – which can be anything up to two minutes – the brain realises there is a lack of oxygen and alerts the body to wake up. Although the sufferer is unaware of it, this cycle can occur several hundred times a night.

CPAP Direct, an independent, privately-owned initiative, understands the needs of patients and is providing the latest technology and machines for the treatment

of sleep apnea at discounted prices.

“We have experienced nursing staff and sleep experts on our team,” says Bryce Perron, managing director of CPAP Direct, based at Greenslopes.

“We help patients with obstructive sleep apnea using high-tech devices such as constant positive air pressure machines that operate on a fixed pressure in line with medical scripts, and automatic positive air pressure units that automatically adjust pressure to the exact needs of the body.”

OSA sufferers may exposed to the risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and dementia, so a range of masks should be considered – full face masks, nasal masks or nasal pillows.

CPAP Direct offers free consultancy and will spend time explaining proper personalised mask-fit options.

Contact CPAP Direct at 444 Logan Road, Greenslopes. Tel: 1300 133 290 or email info@cpap.com.au. Web: www.cpap.com.au

Too hot to sleep?

Would you know what to do in a medical emergency?

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.

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IF a loved one who is a resident at an aged care facility is restless during summer nights, Ron Grunstein, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Sydney Medical School, may be able to help.

“Sleep and body control of temperature are intimately connected. Body temperature follows a 24 hour cycle linked with the sleep wake rhythm,” he writes.

According to Professor Grunstein, body temperature decreases during the night time sleep phase and rises during the wake phase.

Sleep is most likely to occur when core temperature decreases, and much less likely to occur during the rises.

He adds the hands and feet play a key role in facilitating sleep as they permit the heated blood from the central body to lose heat to the environ-

ment through the skin surface.

The sleep hormone melatonin plays an important part of the complex loss of heat through the peripheral parts of the body, Professor Grunstein explains.

“At sleep onset, core body temperature falls but peripheral skin temperature rises. But temperature changes become more complex during sleep as our temperature self regulation varies according to sleep stage,” he says.

Research has shown how environmental heat can disturb this delicate balance between sleep and body temperature.

For instance, an ambient temperature of 22 or 23 degrees Celsius is ideal.

Any major variation in this leads to disturbance of sleep with reduced slow wave sleep (a stage of sleep where the brain’s

electrical wave activity slows and the brain ‘rests’), and also results in less dreaming sleep (rapid eye movement or REM sleep).

More than half of men and women aged over 65 years complain of at least one sleep problem. Many older people experience insomnia and other sleep difficulties on a regular basis.

As we age, our sleep patterns change. In general, older people sleep less, experience more fragmented sleep, and spend less time in stages 3 & 4 and REM sleep (deep sleep and dream sleep) than younger people.

“The clear message is this: if you’re going to make some big decisions during a heatwave, sleep in a carefully controlled air conditioned environment,” Professor Grunstein says.

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SLEEPING Solutions Sleep disorders send signals on health FOR most people, dreams occur purely in the mind while the body is resting.

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constantly waking up in the early hours.

It is often not diagnosed until it starts to prove a danger to the sufferer’s bed partner.

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However, the link between dementia and the sleep disorder is not as strong in women, say researchers.

The Mayo Clinic in the US examined magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the brains of 75 patients diagnosed with probable dementia.

The researchers then checked the patients’ histories to see if the sleep disorder had been diagnosed in them while they were under Mayo care.

“While it is, of course, true that not everyone who has this sleep disorder develops DLB (dementia with lewy bodies), as many as 75 to 80% of men with dementia in our Mayo database did experience REM sleep behaviour disorder,” lead investigator Dr Melissa Murray, a neuroscientist, said.

“So it is a very powerful marker for the disease.”

She added that the study’s findings could improve the diagnosis of

this form of dementia and that this can lead to better treatment.

“Screening for the sleep disorder in a patient with dementia could help clinicians diagnose whether they are suffering from dementia with lewy bodies or Alzheimer’s disease,” Dr Murray said.

‘It can sometimes be very difficult to tell the difference between these two dementias, especially in the early stages, but we have found that only 2-3% of patients with Alzheimer’s disease have a history of this sleep disorder.

“Once the diagnosis of dementia with lewy bodies is made, patients can use drugs that can treat the related cognitive issues. No cure is currently available.”

Dementia with lewy bodies affects men and women equally and is most prevalent in the over 65s.

Contact your physician first if you are considering any treatment.

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SLEEPING Solutions Study shows memory loss in the elderly is linked to sleep problems LANDMARK research reveals a connection between poor sleep, memory loss and brain deterioration in the elderly.

Scientists at the University of California believe their findings will stimulate new initiatives to improve the quality of sleep in elderly people as a means to enhance memory.

UC Berkeley neuroscientists discovered the slow brain waves generated during the deep, restorative sleep we typically experience in youth play a key role in transporting memories from the hippocampus – which provides short-term storage for memories — to the prefrontal cortex’s longer term ‘hard drive’.

Unfortunately, in older adults, memories may be trapped in the hippocampus due to the poor quality of deep ‘slow wave’ sleep, and are then overwritten by new memories.

“What we have discovered is a dysfunctional pathway that helps explain the relationship between brain deterioration, sleep disruption and memory loss as we get older — and with that, a potentially new treatment avenue,” says UC Berkeley sleep researcher Dr Matthew Walker.

The findings shed new light on some of the forgetfulness common to the elderly that includes difficulty remembering people’s names.

“When we are young, we have deep sleep that helps the brain store and retain new facts and information,” Walker said. “But as we get older, the quality of our sleep deteriorates and prevents those memories from being saved by the brain at night.”

Experts say that healthy adults typically spend onequarter of the night in deep, non-rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep. Slow waves are generated by the brain’s middle frontal lobe. Deterioration of this frontal region of the brain in elderly people is linked to their failure to generate deep sleep, the study found.

The discovery that slow waves in the frontal brain help strengthen memories paves the way for therapeutic treatments for memory loss in the elderly, such as transcranial direct current stimulation or pharmaceutical remedies. For example, in an earlier study,

neuroscientists in Germany successfully used electrical stimulation of the brain in young adults to enhance deep sleep and doubled their overnight memory.

UC Berkeley researchers will be conducting a similar sleep-enhancing study in older adults to see if it will improve their overnight memory.

“Can you jump-start slow wave sleep and help people remember their lives and memories better? It’s an exciting possibility,” says Dr Bryce Mander, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology, lead author of this latest study.

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Printed titanium heel has man back on his feet CSIRO, St Vincent’s Hospital and Victorian biotech company Anatomics have joined together to carry out world-first surgery to implant a titanium-printed heel bone into a Melbourne man. Printed using CSIRO’s state-of-the-art Arcam 3D printer, the heel bone was implanted into 71-year-old Len Chandler, a builder from Rutherglen Victoria, who was facing amputation of the leg below the knee following a diagnosis of cancer of the calcaneus, or heel bone. St Vincent’s Hospital surgeon Professor Peter Choong was aware of CSIRO’s work in titanium 3D after reading about our work producing an orthotic horseshoe in 2013, and contacted CSIRO’s John Barnes in early June about his vision for a metallic implant which would support the body’s weight. At the time, CSIRO happened to be working with the Victorian-based biotech company Anatomics on metallic implant technology and CSIRO brought Anatomics into the discussion with Professor Choong to draw on their experience as a certified custom medical device manufacturer. Working from Anatomics’ schematics for the calcaneus heel bone, teams at Anatomics and CSIRO developed the design requirements with Professor Choong’s surgical team. Included in the design were smooth surfaces where the bone contacts other bone, holes for suture locations and rough surfaces to allow tissue adhesion. Anatomics and CSIRO produced three implant prototypes in the days before the sur-

gery. In the space of two weeks, from first phone call to surgery, CSIRO and Anatomics were able to custom-design and present an implant part to the St Vincent’s surgical team, in time for the surgery on the second week of July.Mr Chandler returned to St Vincent’s Hospital this week for a check-up and said he was recovering well, and able to place some weight on his implant.

“The customisation of 3D printing is good in emergency situations such as these,” a member of CSIRO’s titanium printing team Dr Robert Wilson said. ”Custom designed implants mean job opportunities in this area as these types of surgeries become more commonplace.”

CSIRO is working with a number of major companies and SMEs across Australia to build capacity in biotech and manufacturing. “3D printing is a local manufacturing process, meaning Australian companies produce implants for our own patients for our own doctors to use,” CSIRO’s Director of High Performance Metal Industries John Barnes said. ”We would no longer have to rely on imported parts that slow the process down and is less personal for the patient. “At some point in the future we expect that local for-profit businesses will have the capacity to work on projects like this, and meanwhile the CSIRO is here to help local industry grow and build momentum.”

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Jared says new dentures will always feel foreign as the mouth adapts to change, but with quality appliances in place and patient persistence, the mouth will accept and welcome necessary rejuvenation.

The qualified staff at Red Hill Dental have earned their many awards for their gentle dental approach and hundreds of seniors attest to the friendly service and relaxed atmosphere of the clinic.

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As men age, the prostate gland increases in size, making BPH one of the most common age-related conditions in men.

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Beenleigh health check MORE Beenleigh residents than ever before are aware of their stroke risk, thanks to their Discount Drug Store Beenleigh Mall’s delivery of free, quick and easy Know your numbers health checks.

Participating in the National Stroke Foundation’s Know your numbers program, the pharmacy has helped more than 250 locals take control of their heath this year. By checking blood pressure and completing a simple risk assessment, the pharmacy has helped identify people who may be at risk of stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes.

Discount Drug Store pharmacist Janet Sirvio said that blood pressure is a key risk factor for stroke and the risk factor that was the simplest to control.

“It is estimated that 340 residents will suffer a stroke this year in this region. We want to help reduce that number by helping people be more aware of their stroke risk and what they can do to reduce it,’’ Ms Sirvio said.

“With strokes it is the simple things that can make a big difference; control your blood pressure, quit smoking, exercise and limit your alcohol consumption.”

Ms Sirvio urged local residents to visit the pharmacy and take advantage of a free Know your numbers

health check.

“Come down to our store conveniently located next to Coles at Beenleigh Mall, Main St Beenleigh to find out your numbers and learn how to reduce your stroke risk.”

National Stroke Foundation Queensland Executive Officer Libby Dunstan echoed Ms Gill’s comments saying everyone should know their blood pressure.

“Shockingly, there are almost 29,000 people in the electorate of Fadden living with high blood pressure, many of whom would be unaware of their high risk of stroke,’’ Ms Dunstan said.

“Know your numbers health checks only take five minutes, they are simple, non-invasive and they may save your life.”

Know your numbers health checks are delivered by the National Stroke Foundation in partnership with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch.

Find a participating pharmacy near you at www.strokefoundation.com.au/preventstroke/ kynpharmacyfinder/ or phone 1300 194 196. The Stroke Foundation is encouraging people to share their stories of stroke and stroke prevention measures like blood pressure checks at www.fightstroke.com.au

Move more for better bones!

ABOUT 70 per cent of adults in Australia are not active enough – which is bad news for their bone health.

While good calcium intake and vitamin D from sunshine are important for maintaining strong bones, so is exercise and some types of exercise are better for your bones than others.

‘I think most people know exercise is good for general health but they may not be aware that exercise is of great benefit to our bone health,’ says Dr. Sonia Davison, an endocrinologist at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.

‘Exercise is important for bone health throughout life but it becomes particularly important later when issues such as fractures and osteoporosis become more common.’

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women to move more to boost their bone health. Weight bearing exercises such as running, walking, skipping, dancing and even Zumba are particularly good, says Dr. Davison.

‘With these exercises you take the load through your body so your skeleton is used for what it is actually designed for,’ says Dr. Davison. Load placed on bone leads to increased bone formation at the site where the load is greatest, too.

‘Exercises that improve balance, such as Tai Chi , Pilates and yoga are also good as with good balance you are less likely to suffer falls and fractures,’ she says.

Resistance training, such as working out with weights, is the third type of exercise

important for our bones. It strengthens our muscles so they can support loads on our joints.

While most physical activity benefits our health in some way, Dr. Davison says these three types of exercise are the best for our bones. ‘Swimming and cycling don’t really help our bone health and strength because they don’t encourage you to support the load through your skeleton.

In water you float and when you cycle you are sitting down,’ says Dr. Davison.

‘If nothing else, at least go for a walk a few time a week for around 40 minutes or more – walking is great because it works on your balance and it includes resistance training and weight bearing. Push your body a little but you

shouldn’t feel any pain or discomfort when you exercise and if you haven’t exercised for a while, ease yourself into it and perhaps talk to a doctor or physiotherapist first to find out what is best for you and your bone health.

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Elderly at risk in heatwave, warn seniors ELDERLY Australians are at risk of dehydration and severe heat stress as east coast temperatures soar, says consumer lobby group for the over-50s National Seniors.

The record-breaking summer temperatures have arrived earlier than normal with 40-plus temperatures recorded across Queensland and higher than average temperatures recorded for October in other states and territories.

With more than a month until the official start of summer, National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill encouraged the public to check on their elderly relatives, friends and neighbours.

“The over-70s are particularly vulnerable to heat stress which can result in dehydration, illness or worse,” he said.

“Check your elderly relatives and neighbours to see if they are drinking enough water and ensure their homes are well ventilated.

“If someone has mobility issues, consider helping them out of the heat into an air-conditioned shopping centre or cinema.”

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Sailing the Whitsundays

BY ALLAN BLACKBURN

ANYBODY who has ever sailed has dreamt about sailing around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands in North Queensland. Plenty of charter boats of all sizes and styles are available. Novices have the option of having a hired skipper manage the boat for them. We decided to “bite the bullet” and arranged a “bareboat” charter of a 40’ Adams sloop called Kookaroo. Bareboat chartering means you have the boat to yourself and have to sail it and do all the chores associated with living on a yacht. Two female friends jumped at the chance of accompanying us. Airlie Beach is 1100km away from the Sunshine Coast and the drive took us 12 hours. A motel provided beds for a night and our adventure began the next morning. The initial briefing was information overload and I just hoped I could figure it all out later. Before being given the all clear a guy accompanied us for a quick sail to make sure we knew what we were doing – fooled him!

We departed Airlie Beach under a clear sky with about 20 knots of wind – a brisk breeze. I made sure all the crew had a turn on the helm during the crossing to Nara Inlet on Hook Island. It was great to be finally out on the water and under sail. The sheltered inlet had a fair number of boats already moored but we found a spot and soon were enjoying sundowners in the cockpit – this was what sailing was all about!!

Night on a strange boat is an eerie experience. Yachts have the habit of making a weird assortment of unexplainable noises and Kookaroo was no exception. A halyard slapped the mast, the anchor chain made groaning sounds, the dinghy bumped against the side, odd clicks seem to come through the hull, a myriad of other sounds intruded our brains. A check on deck around 1.30am revealed a starry sky and everything secure.

By morning the sky was overcast and a strong wind was blowing.

We sailed under jib alone at 7 knots with a rolling motion. At Langford Island we thought we might snorkel but the wind was blowing so strongly we aborted that idea and went to Stonehaven on the north-west side of Hook Island. Rain started that afternoon and that changed everything. We did manage to get in a short swim and a brief snorkel over some coral. Bullets of wind struck

every few minutes. The next morning saw the southerly still howling and driving scuds of rain. Butterfly Bay on the northern tip of Hook Island seemed to offer shelter from the wind so we sailed there and tied up to a mooring buoy. Periods of sunny sky allowed us to get in some good snorkelling over brilliant coral and colourful fish.

However, the wind absolutely screamed like a banshee and several times our big yacht was heeled right over. Once, during dinner, four meals ended up on my wife’s lap! This trip was proving less than idyllic!

Determined to visit Whitehaven Beach, we headed south under motor into the gale and made it to the eastern side of Whitsunday Island and its pristine white sand. This beach is reputed to be one of the world’s best. It was really enjoyable to go ashore in the dinghy and walk along the empty beach between showers.

No trip to the Whitsundays would be complete without checking out Hamilton Island. Nothing was free here – we even had to pay to moor the yacht for an hour. Kookaroo looked rather insignificant among the super yachts in the marina. Electric buggies were the mode of transport on the island, each with their own Hamilton Island number plate. The main street was like an upmarket town with boutiques, banks, restaurants, bistro, art galleries and a large variety of tourist traps. It was all very “over the top”. We were glad to get back to the seclusion of our temporary home.

Cid Harbour proved a more sheltered anchorage and we enjoyed a more relaxed night with less noises intruding – maybe we were getting used to life at sea. Several maxi yachts were nearby. A large tourist cruise boat anchored a few hundred metres away. Our final sunset was rather watery with showers persisting but we maintained the ritual of sundowners. On our return leg to Airlie Beach I sent two of the crew out in the dinghy to get some photos of the yacht under sail. No sooner were they in the tiny rubber dinghy than the wind picked up and Kookaroo took off. Yachts don’t have brakes and it was a struggle to try to slow down so the dinghy could catch up for photos. Back on shore we had mixed feelings saying farewell to Kookaroo. The weather had not been kind but we had some great memories and could tick another off the Bucket List.

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• 30,000 litres of paint for a single coat

Judy Beal in 1972, aged 22, sitting on the rail of the inter islander ferry travelling from Wellington to Picton in New Zealand as a young Australian backpacker “young and free”!

I left Brisbane on the New Zealand Airlines on my own with only an old suit case, my bakelite radio, with no plans Tev Rangatira ferry except I was going to Auckland; much to the horror of my parents. Arriving at Auckland with no plans in place, some of the young Aussies headed to the Salvation Citadel which was like a large boarding house, where we had a single room with just a bed, cupboard and a key. After there, I found employment as a waitress. My first job was at the Portage Resort Hotel in the Marlborough Sounds. On arrival at Picton I caught a small boat to the Sounds where I travelled on the back of a delivery truck that took stores to the Portage.

It was a wonderful experience for 12 months hitchhiking and working around New Zealand.

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BUDGET EAT Smokey Joe’s Creole Café –Cajun and Creole, mains from under $20.

SLEEP The Arthouse Hostel (built 1888), $33.75 pp p/night private room, free WiFi, free tea & coffee, free sunscreen, free BBQ, herb garden.

DO Wander the streets to see the many well-preserved Georgian and Victorian buildings, take a peek at the Old Umbrella Shop, a retail museum run by the National Trust.

Be awed by the beauty of Cataract Gorge, 15 minutes’ walk from city centre, with its walking trails, world’s longest single-span chairlift, suspension bridge and park-like gardens. Beautiful City Park houses stunning orchids in the conservatory, Japanese monkeys, and historic Albert Hall.

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BOUTIQUE EAT Stillwater Restaurant – renovated 1840s flour mill beside the Tamar River offers indulgent seasonal menus. Try fresh Tas scallops, wild crayfish, wallaby or duck. Mains small/large $26/$44.

SLEEP Hatherley House - 1830s historic house with a modern twist. Try the Garden Pavilions set in the historic gardens. Modern, art filled, with a moon window and private deck with outdoor bath carved from volcanic stone. $340 p/night.

DO Enjoy local beer and wine tasting ona luncheon cruise through Cataract Gorge to Batman Bridge, $125 per person. Follow the Tamar Valley Wine Route for a choice of more than 20 cellar doors.

Indulge in a day tour of chocolate and gourmet foodfarms with smoked salmon at a salmon farm, luscious raspberries, cheese tastings, honey sampling and chocolate to die for, $165 per person.

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Fill your senses with sound, colour and flavours FALLS Facts

CAREFULLY planned small group, fully escorted tours to different Latin America destinations are paying off to husband and wife team Horacio Passeggi and Stella Romagnoli joining forces in their pursuit to promote Latin America, the continent of their roots. Latin America Group Tours is focusing on small groups ex Brisbane where the passenger is escorted every day, in every place until boarding the last flight home. Their classic fully escorted tour to Argentina, Brazil and Peru is scheduled for April and September 2015. From the hectic capital of Argentina and its magnificent glaciers, the incredible Iguazú Falls, the “most beautiful city in the world” of Rio de Janeiro to the mixture of cultures in Cuzco or the majestic Inca Sacred City of Machu Picchu all is carefully planned and considered. “...having always resisted the temptation to travel with group tours at any level, any such resistance soon proved to be of no

IGUAZÚ FALLS Height: 82 m Elevation: 195 m Flow rate: 1,756 m³/s

concern once we arrived with Stella and her team in South America.” They not only speak the languages, they also understand both cultures.

If you are one the adventurous and curious type that dream about exotic cultures, faraway lands and ancient history, Mexico and Guatemala with optional to Cuba is your tour. Your senses will be filled up with the sounds, colours and flavours that this unique region has to offer. This tour has been planned to explore the genuine Aztec and Mayan cultures

combined cosmopolitan fascinating cities and local wildlife in the most authentic Mariachi style with lots of burritos, Tequila and amigos!

Departure time for this tour is May 2015.More information at www.latinamerica grouptours.com “Stella and Horacio provided a tour with first class and excellent traditional hotels, comfortable mini-buses and entertaining tour guides ensuring a safe, comfortable, well-paced and educational tour.”

An information session will be held in Toowoomba on

November 8 and Caloundra on November 13 to share original photos, daily itineraries and Q&A. Everybody is welcome. Register your interest now on any of the contact details listed below.

Stella and Horacio love to promote their culture and can be contacted at: Of: 07 5492 5274 or Mob: 0400 193 040 Email: latinamerica grouptours@gmail.com Web: www.latinamerica grouptours.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Latinamericagrouptours

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With expertly planned itineraries ranging from eight to 29 days, Uniworld continues to evolve with new destinations, excursions and new boutique ships to suit even the most experienced traveller.

Travel along the Main, Rhine & Danube from Amsterdam to Budapest or indulge in the gourmet food and wine in the south of France. Why not experience la dolce vita of Italy, with Uniworld’s programs through Venice and Northern Italy, a country whose romantic language and landscape is sure to charm you.

Contact your local Travellers Choice consultant on 1300 78 78 58 or visit www.travellerschoice.com.au to book your luxury Uniworld river cruise today!

Get bailed up on the Highway, on a Stonestreet’s Coach Tour!

STONESTREET’S are excited to announce a host of new tours to many fabulous destinations in 2015. Imagine strolling beneath a mauve canopy of Jacaranda blooms in Grafton, cruising the crystal blue seas of The Great Barrier Reef, fossicking for precious gems in Outback Queensland, standing at the intersection of three Australian States, exploring the wilderness and wonders of Tasmania or tasting Tassie’ s delicious gourmet foods & liqueurs. You could do all of this and so much more on a Stonestreet’s tour.

Featuring one of many Luxury Coach Tours in 2015, Stonestreet’s Coaches ‘Tracking Down the Bushrangers’ tour concentrates on tracking down those notorious, daring & dangerous bushrangers who flourished around the 1860’s and 1870’s, when the colonialborn sons of poor (often ex-convict squatters) were drawn to a more glamorous life than mining or farming.

Much of the bushranging activity of this era took place in the Lachlan Valley area of NSW around Forbes, Yass and Cowra.

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Highlights of this tour include a visit to Captain Thunderbolt’s Cave – Tenterfield NSW; a walk in Thunderbolt’s footsteps with a visit to Thunderbolt’s Rock and Kentucky Creek (the place where Thunderbolt was eventually shot and killed– Uralla NSW); a visit to Escort Rock/ Eugowra – the site of Australia’s biggest ever Gold Robbery carried out by Frank Gardiner and his gang of Australian bushrangers including John Gilbert and Ben Hall; an insight into the world of the Kelly Gang and the Ned Kelly Trail from Junee to Jerilderie and with visits to Beechworth, Glenrowan, Benalla and Euroa before eventually ending up in Melbourne, and so much more! So why not join Stonestreets Coaches and start ‘tracking down’ our bushrangers for yourself? We invite you to browse through our list of tours for 2015 in Stonestreet’s Coaches new Destinations 2014-15 Catalogue, which is available in now! If you require further information, please call our friendly travel team on (07) 4687 5555.

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Take a Rail Tour with the train buffs Saturday 6th December SANTA’S DOUBLE HEADER Join Santa and celebrate the Society’s 1000th Tour Roma St to Fisherman Islands and Box Flat Friday 13th to Wednesday 25th February THE QUEENSLAND CAROUSEL Brisbane to Cairns by coach via the inland route Return by steam train from Cairns to Brisbane Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March THE SUMMIT EXPRESS Weekend tour to the Granite Belt Wineries Wednesday 6th to Friday 15th May THE GREAT CRICLE TOUR Sydney to Sydney via Melbourne, Adelaide, Broken Hill & Parkes “Book early as seats are limited”

SUNSHINE EXPRESS RAIL TOURS P.O. BOX 1119, TOOWONG, 4066 Phone 3252 1759 Fax 3252 1767 Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division ABN 74 009 767 579

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. 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, waves the green flag and the engine bursts into life with it’s whistle blowing to signal departure and steams out of the platform. Like the sound of the above ? The Australian Railway Historical Society

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(Queensland Division) is about to enter its 58th year of proudly operating rail tours. Both steam and diesel hauled excursion 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.

Not only will Santa be celebrating the arrival of Christmas - the Australian Railway Historical Qld Division will celebrate its 1000th tour in December so join Santa aboard the double headed Christmas Excursion on Saturday 6th December – yes two steam locomotives will be hauling this very special tour to Fisherman Islands and Box Flat and yes there is such a thing as a free lunch – it is included in your fare on this celebration trip.

What a great sight and sound this will be as the two great “Iron Horses” steam out of Roma Street with 250

passengers aboard the 11 heritage of which some date back to 1910.

2015 sees 150 years of railways in our Sunshine State and there will be special steam train excursions running to many destinations during the year. Join us for the Queensland Carousel Tour departing Brisbane on 13th February by coach via the inland route to Far North Queensland. The highlight of this tour will be the return journey by steam all the way from Mareeba and Cairns to Brisbane. What a great way to see the great scenery our state has to offer with overnight stops at Monto, Capella, Charters Towers and Yungaburra on the northbound leg and Cairns(two nights), Townsville, Mackay.

Rockhampton and Bundaberg on the return leg.

Fancy an escape to the Granit Belt aboard the Summit Express in March? This two day tour by Silver Bullet Rail Motor takes you through some great Southern

Downs scenery on the way to visiting some wineries in The Summit and Stanthorpe regions.

Sunshine Express Rail Tours head interstate for the Great Circle Tour in May – a tri sate tour by train from Sydney to Sydney via Melbourne, Adelaide, Broken Hill and Parkes.

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Tours look forward to welcoming you aboard, early booking is recommended for all tours; phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a brochure. A recorded message operates at other times. Ray Edser (Tour Manager)

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Eumundi Markets – Christmas Shopping .................................................... $35 Kamahl’s Christmas – Redlands Performing Arts ........................................ $51 Noosa River Cruise .................................................................................. $61 Woongooroo Winery – Valentines Day ..................................................... $78* As Wild As It Gets – Australia Zoo ............................................................... $75 Boonah Donkeys ..................................................................................... $72* Hampton Food Festival – ‘Taste – See – Enjoy’ ......................................... $58 * Lunch Included / All tours include morning tea

Extended Tours – from $496 prices quoted are per person, share twin – single prices available Home Transfers Included ( Greater Brisbane Area )

Christmas 2014 - TOOWOOMBA’S WINTER WONDERLAND 3 days / 2 nights - 24 to 26 December 2014 - from $1058 New Year 2015 - TASSIE ICONS 7 days / 6 nights - 31 December 2014 to 6 January 2015 - from $2550 (includes flights) Easter 2015 - GREAT OCEAN ROAD & KANGAROO ISLAND 7 days / 6 nights - 3 to 9 April 2015 - from $2860 (includes flights) Easter 2015 - DORRIGO 4 days / 3 nights - 3 to 6 April – from $1440 WONDERS OF THE KIMBERLEYS 11 days / 10 nights - 11 to 21 June 2015 - from $5580 (includes flights) JUMPERS & JAZZ – Warwick 18 to 19 July 2015 - 2 days /1 nights – from $496 WHALE WATCH – Hervey Bay RING NOW FOR 12 to 13 September 2015 - 2 days / 1 night – from $498 S RE ALL BROCHU

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The Devil’s Play Stone

BY COLLEEN POVALL

ONE of our favourite cities in the world is Utrecht in Holland. An old university city dating back to pre-Roman times, it has long been a crossroads of humanity and wherever you look, there are traces of that humanity clinging to it ancient buildings and canals.

One day, rounding a corner, I almost fell over a massive rock imbedded in the narrow footpath and chained securely to building on the corner. ‘What on earth is this?’

I demanded, hastily regaining my balance. My husband Ben, who’d been born and bred in Utrecht merely shrugged. ‘Dunno...it’s always been there.’

Fortunately for my inquisitive nature, his mother knew the answer. ‘It’s the Devil’s play stone,’ she answered and went on to explain. Back in mediaeval days the citizens discovered that each morning the rock was in a different spot and since it was so massive, they decided it must be moved by the Devil, having a bit of fun at their expense.

Since any of his activities are to be discouraged, they chained it to the corner of the nearest building.

Apparently the idea worked and the Devil moved on to more tolerant climes.

So it remains today, a menace to pedestrians, but a salutary lesson to the Devil not to mess with the locals.

CHOICE takes on new consumer travel project FOLLOWING the deregulation of travel agents, CHOICE has reached agreement with state and territory governments for a new Consumer Travel Hub project.The project will provide a mix of research, tailored information, education campaigns and advocacy to significantly improve the experience of Australian consumers in the travel market. With a planned launch date of late 2014, the hub will identify issues with travel providers, products and services, and bring these issues to the attention of governments, regulators and industry.

Key features of the CHOICE

proposal are: • Ensuring there is a strong consumer voice in the Australian travel market, identifying emerging consumer issues, and advocating for solutions.

• Publishing and promoting independent advice for Australian travellers on their consumer rights and protections, including common issues around travel agents and other providers.

• Providing unbiased reviews and how-to guides for navigating consumer travel products and services, including travel insurance.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Whispers reading salon at SLQ ‘WHISPERS’ is a free monthly salon event showcasing exciting new voices alongside some of Australia’s best-loved authors in a series of dynamic reading events. Connect with other passionate readers and

See the latest Exhibition On Screen

writers as we celebrate the unique stories and voices that define Queensland. Whispers is held in The Li- DON’T miss the latest EXHIBITION brary Café, Level 1, State Library of Queensland on ON SCREEN series at Event Cinemas Saturdays 8 Nov and 13 Dec, from 3pm-5pm.

Indooroopilly.

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN has given viewers, for the first time ever, a front row seat to the world’s greatest art in high definition on the big screen. No crowds, no queues and no need to travel to London, New York or other capitals, but the opportunity to take your time and come face-to-face with some of the greatest works of art ever created, in the convenience and comfort of your local cinema.

The series features the world’s best artists and will run through until May next year. The next featured artist will be Rembrandt and will screen on Saturday the 20th & Sunday the 21st December at 3.30pm.

Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major new show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is an event like no other. Given exclusive, privileged access to both galleries, the film documents the landmark exhibition

whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with the behind the scenes preparations at these famous institutions.

The exhibition focuses on the highlights from the final years of Rembrandts life, commonly thought to be his finest years. The masterpieces he produced during this period could be called his defining works, with each piece so soulful and honest that they helped sculpt our idea of Rembrandt as a man and as an artist.

This film explores each of the exhibition’s key works, through contributions from specially invited guests including curators and leading art historians. For many, Rembrandt is the greatest artist that ever lived and this film seeks to explore the truth about the man behind the legend.

Tickets for these special screenings are $20*for adults, $18* for concessions and $15* for children and are on sale now at the Event Cinemas Indooroopilly box office or online at eventcinemas.com.au. *+$1.10 online booking fee applies

State Library takes design to the edge with new exhibition ONE of the most significant contemporary Australian design exhibitions produced in the past 10 years opens at State Library of Queensland on 1 November.

CUSP: Designing into the Next Decade features the work of 12 visionary designers who are developing creative solutions to some of the big challenges we face today and into the future.

State Librarian and CEO Janette Wright said State Library was pleased to host the Brisbane show of this prestigious, nationally touring exhibition developed by Object: Australian Design Centre.

“CUSP is a bold and stimulating exhibition, sure to ignite curiosity and spark the imagination of all our visitors — from inquisitive children through to professional designers,” said Ms Wright.

From data visualisation to social robotics, CUSP covers the full breadth of design, showcasing some of the most exciting ideas currently being explored

by Australian designers.

Removing the stigma of personal medical devices to turn them into covetable objects, designing programs that help sick children deal with pain, and ideas for solving the global housing crisis are all challenges addressed by designers in CUSP. Visitors can explore the work of Chris Bosse, an architect who designs sustainable buildings and future cities by creating architectural technologies inspired by structures in nature such as soap bubbles, snowflakes and spider webs.

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stamina at Floyd Mueller’s Hanging Off a Bar installation, which takes the computer game into a whole new realm, creating fun, physical experiences that may well be the future of exercise.

Connect yourself to George Khut’s body-focused artwork which becomes animated with colourful visuals and relaxing sounds as you consciously calm your body and mind.

An exhibition, a laboratory and an opportunity for learning and experiencing new ideas, CUSP takes us way beyond what we believe is possible when we think of design today.

CUSP: Designing into the Next Decade will be at State Library of Queensland from 1 November 2014 to 8 February 2015.

Visit w w w. s l q . q l d . g o v. a u / whats-on for more details.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

20th Birthday Celebrations THE Centenary Evening VIEW Club will celebrate their 20th birthday at the dinner meeting on Monday 10th November. The theme of the evening is “20 and Cruising” so members and guests are invited to dress for summer holiday fun and come aboard the good ship “Centenary Evening”.

The “cruise” will start with welcome aboard canapés at 6.30 pm, followed by a short meeting then a delicious diner and birthday cake, concluding with a fashion parade by “Fashions on

the Go”.

Cost for the evening is $35 and bookings are essential.

Women of all ages are invited to attend and the club is hoping that many past members and new potential members will join in for a night of fun and friendship.

If you would like to attend or require more information please ring Di 3202 9759 or Val 3376 1717 or email centenaryeveview@gmail.com by Wednesday 5th November.

Northern Suburbs Bowls Club Games Day NORTHERN Suburbs Bowls Club Inc: Enjoy the community of bowlers at Northern Suburbs Bowls Club on Monday 10 November for morning tea, games and a Basket Lunch with a glass of wine. All for $25 per person. Proceeds in support of Allison BadenClay’s children.

Everyone welcome, men and women, no skill necessary. Bring your friends along to have a fun day of cards and games for a good cause with a social group that are supportive.

RSVP by 5 November or phone Libby Odling on 3359 6798 or email bowls@nsbc.com.au for details.

Northern Suburbs Bowls Club is located at 175 Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights and is very happy for visitors for this day and anytime for bowls play or bowls coaching.

Ladies meet each Wednesday morning from 9.30am with the men on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Mixed bowls also available, especially Tuesdays.

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as tickets to its ever popular Spirit of Christmas concerts are now on sale.

A much-loved tradition at QPAC, the Spirit of Christmas concerts will this year be held on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 December 2014 with special guests Simon Burke and Christie Whelan Browne. QPAC will “deck the halls” (the Concert Hall, that is) to make way for the joyful sounds of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the QPAC Choir, Brisbane Chorale, theBrisbane Birralee Voices, and Australian musical theatre stars Simon Burke and Christie Whelan Browne.

Spirit of Christmas will also see the return of Opera Queensland tenor Virgilio Marino and recent music theatre graduate William “Billy” Bourchier from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Conducted by Simon Kenway, the concerts will feature favourite Christmas carols, uplifting songs and, of course, a generous helping of Christmas spirit! QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas is the perfect family event to celebrate the true meaning and joy of the Yuletide season. The Spirit of Christmas concerts are traditionally sold out events, so early booking is recommended to secure your seats.

To book go to www.qpac.com.au or phone 136 246.

Today’s musical prodigies join forces at QPAC HITTING the stage for the very first time, The Prodigy Collective brings together gifted young musicians for one extraordinary performance on Friday 5 December 2014 in the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). The Prodigy Collective will showcase more than 250 talented

musicians from some of the leading youth orchestras of Australia and New Zealand; Canberra Youth Orchestra, Christchurch Youth Orchestra, Gold Coast Youth Symphony, Queensland Youth Symphony and Sydney Youth Orchestra. www.qpac.com.au or 136 246

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community news The Illusionists 1903 World Premiere at QPAC

Pirate or Princess

DON’T kids love to dress up? psst, inside secret, so do big kids, the parTHE team behind the biggest selling magic shows ents, grandparents, orin the world will hold the world premiere of their chestra members and esbrand new production, The Illusionists 1903 in pecially Il Maestro. You theConcert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts saw him as a wizard in the Centre (QPAC) from 4 January 2015. Featuring The Sorceror’s Apprenbrand-new, world class Illusionists handpicked tice, Dukas 2012 (http:// from across the globe, The Illusionists 1903 brisbanesymphony.org.au/ promises to transport the audience back to the videos) golden age of magic, a time when conjurers were Will he dress as a pirate the true rock stars of the day.

Showcasing the origins of some of the greatest and or a princess? Or both? most dangerous illusions ever built, the show also One princess, soprano unveils never-seen-before experiments drawn from Anna Stephens graduated from St Peters a treasure trove of long-forgotten mysteries. The true art of magic will be explored in exquisite, turn of the century grandeur in this larger than life production from the acclaimed creative team behind international mega hits The Illusionists and The VICTORIA Point Seniors Illusionists 2.0. meet every Monday at the Viewers will discover first-hand the spectacles that Community Hall, Cnr Link transformed stage entertainment over 100 years Road and Colburn Avago. The Illusionists 1903 features a cast of world enue between 12.30pmfamous magicians playing incredible characters, 4pm to play carpet bowls with each embodying the magical greats of the and cards. Visitors and past. Come with us on journey back in time and new members are always watch in awe as the impossible is recreated live on welcome. Tuition is given stage at QPAC these summer holidays in The to all new members. Cost Illusionists 1903. Tickets on sale Monday 27 October 2014 via www.qpac.com.au or call 136 246.

Lutheran College last year and now completes her first year at Qld. Conservatorium of Music. She will sing the aria Col sorriso d’innocenza by the Italian composer Bellini. And tuba player extraordinaire, John Szkutko, will make a sinister pirate, playing a concerto with a spooky movement titled dEPTHS, is he trying to lure the princess to the nether world?

Other music includes:

Princess Leia’s theme from Star Wars, La Princesse Jaune by SaintSaens, and the well known Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty suite and the sinister Pirates of the Caribbean.

All tickets $15. Sunday 23 November 3pm. Brisbane Symphony Orchestra event. St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School 11 Ruthven st, Corinda Ph: 4MBS 3847 1717 http:/ /4mbs.com.au

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Victoria Point Seniors Club to play is $3 and $3 to join.

Afternoon tea is supplied and we have two raffle prizes each week. Birthday wishes to all in November and December.

We extend get-well wishes to those who are not feeling in the best of health.

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THE FREE Green Jam Sessions will once again take over the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC’s) Melbourne Street Green every Friday afternoon, from 17 October to 19 December 2014.

Starting at 5pm the charismatic and talented musicians from the Q u e e n s l a n d Conservatorium will soothe your weekday blues away and ease you into the weekend with a repertoire of jazz standards, contemporary grooves and laid back funk. This season will be the first to be held on the newly revamped and beautiful Melbourne Street Green.

The new look lush green will still have you feeling right at home and tapping your toes to the tunes that Green Jam audiences have come to know and love.

As always to enhance your Green Jam experience the Green Jam Grill will be cooking up a range of mouth watering snacks and the Green Jam bar will be fully stocked with beverages to help you stay cool as the evenings warm up. Every Friday night at QPAC (except for Fri 14 Nov), the Melbourne Street Green will be lit up and the FREE entertainment will have you leaving your week behind before you can say Thank God It’s Green Jam (TGIGJ)! The FREE Green Jam Sessions program of live music continues to be proudly supported by Major Partner Heritage Bank, putting People First.

As part of its commitment to the wider community,

Heritage Bank is proud to be involved with bringing Green Jam Sessions to the people of Brisbane at South Bank.Cold drinks, hot grill snacks

and even hotter tunes are waiting for you Fridays at QPAC. For Green Jam Sessions program information go to www.qpac.com.au.

Items for sale must not exceed $500. Please submit FREE classifieds by 30th of each month. (No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.) Wanted items are no longer accepted.

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

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community news Straight Clues

Seniors Twospeed Crossword

Cryptic Clues ACROSS 2 Hinders progress to begin blending hair 7 One Roman keeping his Emperor 8 Hit an obstruction on an outing 9 One raced in the country 10 Assist the last assistant?

11 Test baby is first inside concerned with the tribe 13 Warning in advance of PE monitor in trouble 16 Did me a turn for a crown 18 A short time at a ditch for defence 19 Never go back without right to be equal 20 Sometimes used to beat a sort of plant 21 Harvest about a third of apples 22 Bird went first as designated with name

ACROSS 2 Solid pieces of wood 7 Old Roman 8 Stumble 9 Asian country 10 Assistant 11 Of a group 13 Foretaste 16 A headpiece 18 Defensive trench 19 Level 20 Pithy wood 21 Harvest 22 Named DOWN 1 Removed top 2 A span 3 Traditional learning 4 Pleasure 5 Stern 6 Travel document 12 Old typesetter 14 WWII submarine 15 Pressed 17 Russian name 18 A pond

DOWN 1 Opened, but never played for special team 2 Could it be played with cards on important part on ship?

3 Role played in body of knowledge 4 Pleasure from ingredients with people with time 5 Severe stir about short court 6 Volume is a necessity for a travel document 12 Floor covering with sort of older print composing machine 14 Stinging insect takes first little sub 15 Pressed Ian first with two little chaps following 17 Russian man with one vehicle 18 Nothing more than a small lot of water

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Married Four Times THE local news station was interviewing an 80year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions

about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband’s occupation..

“He’s a funeral director,” she answered. “Interest-

ing,” the newsman thought... He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20’s, then a circus

ringmaster when in her 40’s, and a preacher when in her 60’s, and now - in her 80’s - a funeral director.

The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

(Wait for it) -She smiled and explained, “I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”

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Simplicity - in Friendship - is the ultimate sophistication.

Cooler in the early hours, hotter in the day, It was MY time at the dentist - I’m on my way (With legs not crash hot, they’re about to have their say!)

So its struggle through the traffic, I really must get home, Away from loads of people, to a cuppa and a scone As I limp across the crossing, my front gate I do espy, A retreat, yes! Oh so simple, a blessed shelter from the sky Oh no, I can’t believe it! It’s “Lizzie” gone much too long, Just waiting, on the home path, in my heart a joyous song...

Have you ever felt elated, when it’s suddenly all bliss, Not empty, lost, forgotten, when the world seems all amiss?

When God’s creature hasn’t forgotten, he’s really back to see, That through all the gap of winter, in spring, he’s visiting me!!

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community news Brisbane City Hall midday concerts BRISBANE’S favourite lunchtime concerts are on every Tuesday from midday until 1pm at Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall. Brighten your week with a one-hour performance of world music, classical, jazz or swing and enjoy world-class soloists. Be part of the longest running concert series in Australia, a much-loved Brisbane tradition.

No bookings are required for this event.

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

11 November - You Must Remember This. Tropical Dance Orchestra presents songs to commemorate our re-

cent history. Comprising flute, saxophone, guitar, piano, drums bass and vocals TDO combines jazz and popular music with the sophistication of strings in this timely performance.

18 November - The Great Gatsby Gala.

The Mood Music Salon Orchestra performs jazz-inspired musical soundtrack that F Scott Fitzgerald’s hero might have been cued for his party guests.

25 November - Christmas and All That Jazz. Jennifer Cocking and band with special guest ensemble Horns, finish the Clem Jones 2014 series in an upbeat jazz style with classic favourites.

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Have a laugh A YOUNG man was walking through a supermarket to pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and continued on.

Finally he went to the checkout line, but she got in front of him. “Pardon me,” she said, “I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look just like my son, who just died recently.” “I’m very sorry,” replied the young man, “is there anything I can do for you?” “Yes,” she said, “As I’m leaving, can you say ‘Good bye, Mother’? It would make me feel so much better.” “Sure,” answered the young man.

As the old woman was leaving, he called out, “Goodbye, Mother!” As he stepped up to the checkout counter, he saw that his total was $127.50. “How can that be?” He asked, “I only purchased a few things!” “Your mother said that you would pay for her,” said the clerk.

Wellington Point Indoor Bowls THIS club invites anyone interested in playing social indoor bowls to come along to the Community Hall at Birkdale Road Wellington Point. Games start at 12.30 pm on Tuesdays and 9am on Saturday. Admittance is $3 to play and an annual fee of $5 which includes morning or afternoon tea. This is a very friendly club contact Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160.

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