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War Widows’ Guild provides camaraderie

Members of the Gold Coast sub-branch of the War Widows’ Guild enjoy a Christmas get-together, with several members now in their 90s

IT was a jovial Christmas lunch gathering of the Gold Coast sub-branch, War Widows’ Guild of Australia (Qld); held in the beautiful setting of Currumbin RSL. ‘The War Widows’ Guild of Australia (Qld) Inc was established in 1947,’ explains Committee Member Jenny Gregory, ‘and the Gold Coast sub-branch began in May 1985 when it was supported by the Canungra Army Camp and donations from members. One Committee member from 1985, Audrey Norman of Robina, is still a member.

‘The aims of the Guild are to protect the interests of war widows and provide friendship and comfort to those in similar circumstances, particularly in their time of loss of a partner,’ Jenny continues.

‘Today there are over 90,000 war widows nationally and approximately 5,000 members in Queensland.

‘Meetings of the Gold Coast sub-branch are held on the first Monday of the month at 10.15 a.m., Currumbin RSL. Morning tea, fellowship, guest speakers, raffles, trading table and regular bus trips provide opportunities for members to socialise.

‘Membership is open to Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) designated war widows.

New members are made very welcome. The Guild also invites family and friends of members to apply for Associate Membership. Interested war widows can contact Bron Drinkwater on 5534 9800.’

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Signs that you have grown up

Remembering 1950’s

Pasta was not eaten in Australia.

Curry was a surname.

A takeaway was a mathematical problem.

A pizza was something to do with a leaning tower.

All potato chips were plain: the only choice we had was whether to put salt on or not.

Rice was only eaten as a rice pudding.

Calamari was called squid and we used it for fish bait.

A Big Mac was what we wore when it was raining.

Brown bread was something only poor people ate.

Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking.

Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and never green.

Sugar enjoyed a good press in those days, and was regarded as being white gold. Cubed sugar was regarded as posh.

Fish didn’t have fingers in those days.

Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi.

None of us had ever heard of yogurt.

Healthy food was consisted of anything edible.

People who didn’t peel potatoes were regarded as lazy.

Cooking outside was called camping.

Seaweed was not a recognized food.

“Kebab” was not even a word, never mind a food.

Prunes were medicinal.

Surprisingly, muesli was readily available, it was called cattle feed.

Water came out of a tap. If someone had suggested bottling it and charging more than petrol for it they would have become a laughing stock.

Your houseplants are alive, and you can’t smoke any of them.

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3. 6.00am is when you get up, not when you go to bed.

4. You hear your favourite song in an elevator.

5. You watch the Weather Channel.

6. Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as “dressed up”.

7. You’re the one calling the police because those kids next door won’t turn down the stereo.

8. Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt.

9. Dinner and a movie is the whole date instead of the beginning of one.

10. You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time.

11. “I just can’t drink the way I used to” replaces “I’m never going to drink that much again!”

12. You read this entire list looking desperately for one sign that doesn’t apply to you and can’t find one to save your sorry old self.

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community news Welcome back everyone!

WE would like to take this opportunity to send greetings for 2015 to all our readers and advertisers. Last year was a difficult one worldwide, so let us hope that this year brings more happiness and wellbeing.

We wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead.

Our newspaper is made possible because of the support of many local businesses, a

number of which are small family run concerns.

Without them, we would not be able to produce our monthly edition and you would not be able to browse the news, community notices and other items of interest to seniors. We thank them for their continued support and hope that readers will in turn support them whenever possible – tell them that you heard about them through our newspaper.

Great weather makes it a perfect Australia Day THE rain held off; the sun shone brightly and Gold Coasters celebrated Australia Day 2015 in style.

Pictured enjoying the day are (l-r) Dawn and Sue-Ellen from Burleigh Waters and Graham and Kay from Palm Meadows. Not to be forgotten is canine Millie, 8, shown peaking out of her stroller on the left.

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We have a guest speaker at our meeting every month, and during the month lots of great tours, outings, movie days theatre, dining, marjong, cards, walking groups and many opportunities for you to enjoy and make new friends.

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community news Doomsday Clock creeps toward midnight

THE next generation has good reason to be afraid: representatives of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists have just reset the iconic Doomsday Clock, bringing us even closer to midnight. At the toll of the bell, they warn, the globe faces apocalypse.

In January 2015, they jumped the clock ahead by two minutes, to three minutes to midnight. If we

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don’t do something soon, they warn, we may be facing an ugly future.

Researchers first developed the Doomsday Clock in 1947, initially as a metaphor for the risk of nuclear war. The Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists is responsible for maintaining it, with a board of consultants that meets twice annually to

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determine if the clock should be advanced, rewound, or left as it is. 60 years later, the organisation added concerns about climate change and other environmental factors to their calculations in order to generate a more accurate reflection of global conditions.

Since 1991, the clock has been pushing inexorably towards midnight, and the recent decision marks an ominous moment. The organisation declares that it’s concerned with two factors that may be pushing the globe towards a crisis point. One hearkens back to the origins of the clock: nuclear arsenals.

Despite repeated and

systemic attempts to get the world to cooperate on destroying nuclear arsenals and securing remaining nuclear material, countries like the United States and Russia are still clinging to nuclear munitions and escalating political tensions pose a significant global threat.

Researchers are also frustrated by inaction on climate change. Numerous global conferences on the subject have failed to achieve meaningful policy and change, though some nations are moving toward implementation of emissions reduction and other measures to reduce their ecological footprints.

Overall, however, the glo-

bal climate is shifting and big players on the global stage, like the United States, appear reluctant to take a regulatory role and a global lead in addressing the issue. Moving the clock forward is a stark reminder that the world is running out of time unless the international community can act swiftly on the issue.

The clock is not intended to act as a literal countdown to doomsday.

Rather, it’s a symbolic representation of the political situation on Earth and how it may influence our future prospects of survival. The closer it moves to midnight, the more imperative it is that we act.

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What girl’s name is an anagram of the stuff that makes up the Great Barrier Reef?

Which company makes the A380, the world’s biggest passenger plane?

What is the code word for “J” in the radio world?

In what Australian city is Allianz Stadium?

On what body of water is Chicago?

What free-to-air TV network broadcasts My Kitchen Rules?

With which major sport is Justin Leppitsch associated?

Which radio presenter used a golden microphone?

What would a Scotsman do with a Tam o’Shanter?

Born Lesley Hornby, by what name did the world know this Englishwoman?

What zoo is Australia’s oldest?

In which war were Australian troops involved for the longest time?

In which country was singer Justin Bieber born?

Vishnu, Shiva and Devi are deities in which religion?

Is a saxophone part of a normal symphony orchestra?

What is the Surf Lifesaving program for youngsters between ages 5 and 14?

In smart phone jargon, what does “app” stand for?

How many degrees south of the Equator is the Tropic of Capricorn?

Withwhich city’s stockmarket is the Nikkei Index associated?

By what name are the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges better known?

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community news City of Gold Coast Australia Day Award winners

Pictured at the recent City of Gold Coast Australia Day Awards Ceremony are (l-r) Alan Donaldson, Barbara Corrigan, Mayor Tom Tate, Raylee Taylor and Tani Stubbs.

A VET who spent 53 days dragging a pink ‘boobsled’ across the Antarctic to raise funds for breast cancer has been named Gold Coast Citizen of the Year.

Dr Geoff Wilson took out the honour in the City of

Gold Coast Australia Day Awards, as announced by Mayor Tom Tate.

Young Citizen of the Year is 2014 high school graduate Tani Stubbs who raised more than $1 million worth of supplies for schools in Tonga and

helped refurbish a hospital after a cyclone.

Raylee Taylor won the Gold FM Community Service Award for 19 years of volunteer work in the area of suicide prevention and support for the bereaved.

Marathon runner Michael

Shelley secured the Sports Achievement Award following his gold medal winning performance at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Alan Donaldson won the Environmental Achievement Award for his contribution to the community in promoting and inspiring the use of regional flora in the Gold Coast’s environment, mainly through his volunteer work with the Friends of Regional Botanic Gardens.

Arts patron Barbara Corrigan collected the Cultural Achievement Award for her far-reaching support of new artists, cultural groups and arts development.

Barbara’s endeavours include voluntary Events Coordinator, Australian Decorative and Fine Arts

Society (ADFAS).

Mayor Tom Tate thanked the community for the large number of award entries and congratulated the winners.

‘The calibre of entries was outstanding and choosing the winners was certainly a challenging process,’ he said. ‘These six Gold Coasters are truly worthy winners and their contribution to our city and, in some instances, to the world, has clearly made a difference to the lives of many.’

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Older jobseekers deserve a fair go THERE is no doubt that Queensland job seekers have the odds stacked against them. Queensland has the third highest unemployment rate in the country, and for older jobseekers, the news is even worse.

In Queensland, if you’re aged over 55 and lose your job, it will take you 83 weeks – or 20 months – on average to secure a new job. This is more than twice as long as someone younger. During those 20 months, you’ll spend days on end applying for hundreds of online jobs that won’t even result in a return phone call. You’ll spend money visiting employment agencies, perhaps paying an expert hundreds of dollars to re-hash your CV. And you’ll spend much of the time wondering why your once valued skills and experiences are not being noticed by employers.

Whether it is age discrimination, a tough job market or a combination of both, the effects of mature age unemployment is hitting the state hard.

Over 50s have a thirst to be a part of the community and are looking for the next government to provide reskilling opportunities and assistance for mature job seekers to find employment. National Seniors also believes the development of an entrepreneurial networking organisation in Queensland would encourage entrepreneurs aged over 50 to network and to identify entrepreneurial opportunities.

Older Queenslanders believe that a stronger economy can be built by harnessing the skills and experience of the whole community including those over 50.

It’s about time we give older Queensland jobseekers a fair go.

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Finally BEFORE you purchase a secondhand scooter privately. Phone us first to see if it is a good buy. Or you could end up like a lot of people have, with an over priced scooter that is not suitable, in need of batteries ($360-$800 the pair), a lesser brand with no parts available or quite possibly dangerous. We sell our secondhand trade ins for cost just to move them, after they have been comprehensively checked. They range from $300-$1500 and come with a 3 month warranty if priced at $500 or above.

For the best price, service and quality, contact Elite Mobility Scooters on 07 5561 1427 today.

Get started on your family history HAVE you wondered where your family originated, when did we come to Australia, are there any convicts in our family?? This is the year to get started finding your family roots. On Friday 6th February, 9-12 noon, there will be an Introduction to Family History Research Class held at the Gold Coast Family History Society, Room 3, Nerang Bicentennial Centre, Nerang. Cost $10. Please book by phoning Pam 5594 0610 or pamllew@yahoo.com.au

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community news Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus HAVE you ever seen a cow walk up to milk itself?

Well we did on a recent trip to the dairy farm at Beaudesert. We had a great day as you can see from the photo taken at the nearby Art and Craft gallery.

Yes of course we spent money on beautiful handmade things that were for

sale. Lunch was time for a chat and catch up on the gossip over a glass of wine. What more could you ask for.

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Then perhaps you would like to stay for lunch afterwards.

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New climate change projections CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology today released updated climate change projections for Australia for national and regional areas.

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searchers have confirmed that most of the changes observed over recent decades will continue into the future.

“There is very high confidence* that hot days will become more frequent and hotter”, CSIRO principal research scientist, Kevin Hennessy said.

“We also have very high confidence that sea levels will rise, oceans will become more acidic, and snow depths will decline”.

“We expect that extreme rainfall events across the nation are likely to become more intense, even where annual-average rainfall is projected to decline.”

In southern mainland Australia, winter and spring rainfall is projected to decrease, but increases are projected for Tasmania in winter.

For the rest of Australia, naturally occurring fluctuations in rainfall patterns will dominate over trends due to climate change until 2030, after which the trends associated with climate change will begin to emerge.

By 2090, winter rainfall is expected to decrease in eastern Australia.

Southern and eastern Australia are projected to experience harsher fire weather, while tropical cyclones may occur less often, but become more in-

tense. “This research has been strongly aligned with the needs of Australia’s natural resources sector”, Mr Hennessy said. “Other researchers are using this information to assess potential impacts and management options.”

Projected changes will be superimposed on significant natural climate variability.

Observed climate information indicates that Australian average surface air temperature has increased by 0.9° C since 1910, and many heat-related records have been broken in recent years.

Sea level has risen about 20 cm over the past century.

The Bureau of Meteorology has observed that since the 1970s, northern Australia has become wetter, southern Australia has become drier, the number of extreme fire weather days has increased in many places, and heavy rainfall has accounted for an increasing proportion of annual-total rainfall.

Snow depths have declined since the 1950s and cyclone frequency seems to have declined since the 1980s.

The reports can be downloaded from www. climatechangeinaustralia. gov.au

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community news Weights help lift health levels for seniors at Gold Coast gym this could very well have referred to the health benWE’RE not exactly sure efits of resistive weight who coined the phrase training. ‘fountain of youth’, but “Resistive weight training

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at Southport with his son, Tim. “Lifting weights has been extremely beneficial to seniors well into their 90s,” he said. “In fact, we have a number of senior members, men and women aged up to 85 years, who are using light weights and pulley machines to stay ahead of the

game.” A recent study by the Journal of Medicine involved 100 frail men and women in their 80s and 90s, all of whom had generalised arthritis, some degree of heart disease, and at least one chronic illness. After 10 weeks of weight training, the mean strength increase was near

120%. “This and other studies have dissipated the belief that age may preclude one from lifting weights and has brought to our attention the importance of weight training for all ages, especially those over 40,” said Peter Metcalf who competes in triathlons and loves mountain climb-

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ing. “And weight training is also great for re-building cartilage.

“Of course, as a general rule, those over 40 with a known health condition, those taking medication or those who have led a sedentary lifestyle for some time should first consult their health care physician before initiating any modern weight training regime.”

When Seniors Newspaper visited the Globe’s modern gym recently, Gold Coast residents David Sylow, 73, and Helen Freer, 64, were expounding the health benefits of weight training – and marathons.

Both have competed in triathlons – cycling, running and swimming. Dave, a grandfather from Karara, claimed an Ironman triathlon title in Cairns, defeating other competitors in his class by 44 minutes.

Helen, who at 50 decided to become a personal trainer, won in her class at the triathlon world championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, competing with more than 2000 entrants, A former dentist and longtime member of the Main Beach Surf Lifesavers Club and helicopter service, Dave is recovering from a shoulder injury – he fell off his bike! – and says the gym work is getting him back into shape for the next triathlon.

“The good news is that resistive exercise not only allows you to regain some of what you’ve lost, but it may also allow you to achieve new levels of health,” Peter Metcalf said.

“It’s never too late to begin reaping its benefits.”

He adds, however, it’s important that once you reach the age of 40 and beyond, you ease into any new physical activities. Allowing sufficient time for the body to rest and recuperate from the new physical demands becomes increasingly essential. Too much too soon spells injury.

“The best step is to join a gym and exercise under personal professional trainers,” says Peter.

“For as little as $8.95 a week, seniors can join in 20 different classes, all supervised by training instructors. That’s a little over a dollar a day to help achieve a healthier body.”

Meanwhile, 87-year-old Brisbane bodybuilder John Rigby, who sometimes trains on the Gold Coast, is set to defend his world title in the over-80s class at the Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness contest in Dubai this year.

“Weight training keeps me fit. I’m going to keep going until I drop,” said John who trains up to five times a week.”

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community news First coins of 2015 honour the Anzac Centenary

THE first new Australian coin of 2015 honours the country’s fallen soldiers in the lead up to the Anzac Centenary. The new $1 coin design features soldiers, a bugler, a cross and a depiction of the Gallipoli coastline. Designers worked alongside the Australian War Memorial to capture the sombre but important period of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign, Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid said.

“The Mint takes its role as a chronicler of Australian stories very seriously, in particular when commemorating our role in the First World War,” he said.

“We are proud to continue to craft coins which share the stories of Australians in war, conflict and peacekeeping, through treasures which will be cherished and handed down for generations to come.” The coin will become part of the Mint’s Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program.

It would provide visitors to the Mint with a memento of Canberra but also the opportunity for the general public to take home a piece of Anzac Centenary history, Mr MacDiarmid said.

The coin will only be available at the Mint in Canberra for $3.

Two other collectable coins will feature the Anzac Centenary design in gold and silver, to be sold for $300 and $50 respectively.

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Hands of Hope wins Project of the Year Award

Tea and Talk at Tweed Library THE first Tea and Talk for 2015 will feature a very special guest: Ms Rhonda Weston. Rhonda is the national president of the U3A Network. She also holds a number of other positions within U3A. Rhonda is leading the organisation of the international U3A conference to be held in Brisbane at the end of May 2015. She was a national representative of the last U3A conference held in France. Please come along to the Tweed Library at 2.00PM (NSW) on 14 February to hear Rhonda speak. Join us then for afternoon tea and the opportunity to meet Rhonda at a personal level.

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‘NERANG Community Respite Care Association shines yet once again,’ writes the group’s enthusiastic Business Development Officer Liz Robinson.

‘In celebrating International Volunteer Day through the Hands of Hope art and exhibition project, a Nerang Community Respite Care initiative,’ continues Liz, ‘NCRCA was honoured with the Gold Coast Community Project of the Year Award 2014 at a wonderful evening event hosted by Volunteering Gold Coast in December. ‘Hands of Hope showcased the deeply personal stories and challenges faced by people with disabilities. The award not only recognised Nerang Community Respite Care but the awesome achievements of the clients, volunteers and staff who participated in this project, which was displayed at Gold Coast City

Gallery for six weeks in late 2014 to coincide with Queensland Disability Action Week.’ Nerang Community Respite Care Association is an independent, not-forprofit community-based organisation providing a range of services and support to clients with disabilities, and the older and frail, as well as their carers and families throughout the Gold Coast.

Liz adds that NCRCA is also the proud winner of three other 2014 awards, those being the State Business Award - Great Service Provider - Carers Queensland; Regional Business Award - Great Service Provider - Carers Queensland, and Excellence in Care Organisation Award – Leading Aged Care Services Australia Qld. For more information, www.nerangrespite.org.au or call 5578 1668.

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community news Red Cross expands phone calling to people who live alone RED Cross is calling on locals to sign on to two highly valued volunteer programs which bring peace of mind to hundreds of vulnerable, isolated people. Red Cross Social Support Service Manager Rhee Duthie said the expansion means both more clients and volunteers are needed at a number of locations for its Telecross and TeleCHAT services connecting people who live alone with a regular friendly voice at the end

of the phone.

“Telecross has been running for 40 years in Australia, providing a free daily telephone call to people who live alone or who are at risk of having an accident or illness that may otherwise go unnoticed,” she said.

MsDuthie said, “Just knowing that help is never far away makes all the difference to those we call, and their loved ones.

“Through volunteering

for the Telecross service, people provide reassurance, which helps older people maintain independence and allows them to continue to live with confidence in their own homes.” Telecross clients are called at an agreed time, 365 days a year. In the event of three calls going unanswered in one day, Red Cross begins an escalation procedure to make sure the client is okay.

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Meanwhile the TeleCHAT service is also expanding.

In this program, friendly trained volunteers call people who live alone and would benefit from a social chat, at an agreed time generally once a week for an open-ended conversation. People are matched with volunteers based on their interests, hobbies and availability.

TeleCHAT is a free service offering people living independently a sense of connection and companionship via regular phone contact with the same volunteer.

Both Telecross and TeleCHAT are available to older people across Queensland and Australia. They can access the service by being referred or through calling 1300 885 698 from all states.

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Manager Rhee Duthie said Red Cross is always looking for caring volunteers to make these calls from call bases in Southport, Nambour, Brisbane, Ipswich, Cairns and Townsville.

“A small amount of time making a phone call can make such a difference to someone who is home alone,” she said.

Our connections with other people matter.

Feeling connected enhances our sense of wellbeing and quality of life, supports good mental health and promotes healthy ageing.”

For more information about receiving the Telecross or Telechat service or about becoming a Red Cross volunteer contact MiryamCaldarone on 1300 885 698. See http:// www.redcross.org.au/ telecross.aspx for more information.

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community news Win tickets to National Outdoor Show

WITH an unrivalled lineup of outdoor activities, demonstrations and celebrities, the National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo on March 20-22, 2015 at the Brisbane Showgrounds will be THE premier event for outdoors enthusiasts.

More than 30,000 square metres will be dedicated to everything outdoor related, with over 200 exhibitors showcasing the best of the best in the caravan, camping, touring, towing, fishing, boating and 4x4 arenas.

Paul Worsteling, John ‘Roothy’ Rooth and Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt will be making their only 2015 Brisbane show appearances, whilst former rocker and host of What’s Up Down Under, Frankie J Holden will make his 4x4 show debut.

In a first for the Sunshine State event, ex-AFL footballer, Peter ‘Spida’

Everitt and his wife Sheree will host the Campfire Cooking Corner, inspired by their exciting adventures on the road in the hit show, The Great Australian Doorstep.

Another exciting new feature sure to draw the crowds will be the new 4WD Proving Ground, which features a purpose built track where visitors can not only test the latest 4WDs with professional drivers on hand to answer ques-

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Tickets for the 2015 National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo are priced at $18 for adults, $12 for seniors, with children under 15 free. A two day adult pass is also available for $25.

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Locations amongst the top 20 most ‘breath-taking’ in Australia revealed A new campaign based on a recent publication from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed locations which are amongst the top 20 most breath-taking places across Australia. Breath-taking that is, in reflecting some of the highest rates of hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious longterm lung disease.

Distinct COPD hotspots exist across Australia where many patients are admitted to hospital as a result of the disease. Wollongong has a higher rate of hospitalisations than surrounding areas, whereas in Tasmania, Devonport has been identified as a COPD hotspot.

COPD is characterised by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible with treatment.

Many COPD patients may experience the worst symptoms in the early morning and during night-time, compared to midday which impacts their quality of life and ability to carry out their day-to-day activities.

“As a chronic condition my main aim for my patients is to manage their symptoms in a way that permits them to remain active and stay out of hospital. With almost half of all those with COPD still in the prime of their working lives, they can’t afford to experience symptoms or be unable to get up and about in the morning,” said Professor John Upham, Chair of Respiratory Medicine at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.

In Australia, among those aged 55 and over, at least 5% have COPD and it is more common in any given year than the most common types of cancer, road traffic accidents, ear disease or diabetes.

“Many patients living with COPD have abandoned favourite activities; other tasks take much longer requiring many breaks; and in patients with more severe disease there is distressing breathlessness performing the simplest activities of daily life,” said Heather Allan from the Lung Foundation, Australia.

There were 59,265 hospitalisations for

COPD in 2011–12 among Australians aged 55 and over, accounting for 0.6% of all hospitalisations.

COPD cost the government approximately $929 million in 2008-2009. The majority of this cost was for patients admitted to hospital.

A new COPD therapy, called Bretaris Genuair (aclidinium bromide), has recently been reimbursed by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, to help open the airways and for the ongoing relief of the symptoms of COPD. Bretaris Genuair comes in a preloaded inhaler which is taken in the morning and at night.

Bretaris Genuair belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators, which relax airways and help keep bronchioles open. Patients taking Bretaris Genuair should remember that all medicines have side effects, and should tell their doctor or pharmacist if they develop a headache or symptoms of the common cold that they are concerned about. Patients should notify their doctor if they are on any other treatments for COPD as these treatments may interfere with each other.

Garry Phillips, COPD patient from Newcastle, has been living with the disease for the past three years and was diagnosed 18 months ago. “COPD has robbed me of so much; I used to like to get up and work in the garden early in the morning before it gets too hot. My breathing in the morning has become so bad, it’s too much for me, so I have had to give it up. There is nothing worse than feeling like you can’t breathe – if I do too much, I feel shaky and have to sit down for the rest of the morning.”

“The burden of COPD in our community is significant and as a company, we’re delighted to be bringing an additional treatment option to patients,” said Craig Kelly, General Manager of Menarini Australia.

Symptom management plays a crucial role in allowing people living with COPD, a major leading cause of death in Australia, to maintain quality of life.

For more information on COPD and treatments available please contact your local healthcare professional.

Healthy marine parks give retirees a healthy lifestyle

Kate Smolski .. coastal communities overwhelmingly supported marine parks

GOLD Coast and Northern NSW retirees are reaping the mental and physical benefits of healthy marine areas, according to a new survey of community attitudes to the marine environment.

A survey by the NSW Marine Estate Management Authority locals in the region have a deep pride in and connection to their marine environment.

The study found locals consider the marine environment very valuable, particularly in relation to mental health.

This was especially true for retirees, who found marine areas helped them achieve a healthy lifestyle.

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Council CEO Kate Smolski said the survey confirmed coastal communities overwhelmingly supported marine parks and sanctuaries.

“The Solitary Islands and

Cape Byron Marine Parks are real assets for the communities of the NSW North Coast,” she said.

“They provide protection for the marine environment as well as fantastic opportunities for locals to fish and explore some of the most beautiful parts of the coastline.”

Ms Smolski says the NSW Baird government appea4ed to be out of step with popular opinion on the issue.

“Given the strong support for marine sanctuaries in coastal communities, it is surprising and disappointing that the govern-

ment is still actively undermining marine protection,” Ms Smolski said.

“In March 2013, the government threatened some of the state’s most valuable marine ecosystems by allowing fishing from the shore in marine sanctuaries. The decision was to be reviewed by September 2013, but the government has still not restored protections to these areas.”

Water pollution and loss of protected areas were identified as the greatest economic threats to coastal areas in NSW and southeast Queensland.

Welcome to Opal Aged Care Tweed Heads AT Opal Aged Care, we provide specialist residential aged care through our highly trained staff. We currently care for over 5,400 Residents across 69 Homes in Australia, with 6 Homes in the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads region.Our Opal Tweed Heads Home, located in the beautiful Terranora Valley has undergone significant refurbishment. A new wing with 43 beds has just opened.

This new wing, formerly a residence for assisted living, provides extra spacious and light-filled rooms, most with large ensuites that exhibits a new standard in residential aged care. The Home will be running tours of the new wing at our Community Open Day which will take place on the 21st February from 10am – 2pm.

This year’s Open Day will have free entertainment including live music, a sausage sizzle, and Devonshire tea.

For the kids, there will be an animal farm and face painting. We run tours

at the Open Day, so that if you are thinking about residential aged care for yourself or your family, you can come along and look in a relaxed environment. We’re happy to explain levels of care, where to find information on aged care homes, how to work out costs, how to apply and information on moving in and managing your affairs.

Sometimes the smallest things cause the greatest anxiety and people often ask ‘can I take my own belongings?’, ‘what’s the food like?’ or ‘can I still garden’. I can say our Homes provide some of the most passionate and caring staff you’ll ever meet and the homes offer choices around activities, meals and care options.

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Banora Point Probus Club

BANORA Point Probus Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 10.00am for10.30am in the South Tweed Sports Club. We are a friendly mixed club for retirees. Visitors are welcome at the meetings and social outings. Guest Speaker for February is Mr Ian Meek who will speak about his experiences as National Parks and Wildlife officer in the Northern parts of Australia.

Enquiries phone Bae at 07 5590 9738 or Google our web site ‘Banora Point Probus’

Kingscliff Mixed Probus Kingscliff Mixed Probus holds its meetings in the Uniting Church Hall, Kingscliff on the first Wednesday of the month at 9.45am and outings on the third Wednesday of the month. Guest Speaker on Wednesday, 4th February is James Ostapenka attached to RSL Home Care speaking on services provided such as Physio.

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community news Southport Croquet Club welcomes everyone

by Donna Mroz Turcic IT was the first playing day of the New Year and the first time play had taken place since the lawns at Southport Croquet Club had been topdressed, laser-levelled and fertilised, work made possible by a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant.

After an abundance of rain, sunshine and blue skies greeted eager players. A midday barbecue offered a chance to socialise over lunch.

Southport Croquet Club is situated at 1 Queen Street at Ada Bell Way; next to the Broadwater Parklands Light Rail stop.

Parking is available at the club and across the street at the local bowls club on Marine Parade.

All four codes of croquet are played at the Southport club, namely Association, Ricochet, Golf and Gateball, with 16 accredited coaches available as required. From beginners to world-class players, new members and visitors, both male and female, are welcome to enjoy this historic

Players are pictured on the first day of play in 2015. Broadwater Parklands Light Rail stop can be seen in the background

sport, traceable in different forms back more than 400 years in England and Europe.

Highly-strategic, the code of Gateball is a relative newcomer, originating in Japan in 1947. A fastpaced non-contact team

sport, today Gateball has some 11,000,000 participants worldwide. Teams from the progressive Southport Croquet Club have competed at World Gateball Championships in Shanghai, China, and Niigata, Japan, where the

club’s competitors ranged from ages 13 to 84. Britain is this year’s destination.

Southport Croquet Club first started in a Young Street backyard in 1935.

Closing during WWII, the club re-opened in its current ‘location, location,

location’ in 1947. Eightieth birthday celebrations are planned to coincide with Gala Day 2015 in October. Why not join in?

Enthusiastic club secretary Barbara Northcott, who describes croquet as ‘chess and billiards on

grass’, wants word to spread that Southport members are keen to share their croquet expertise with one and all.

Southport Croquet Club is open in the daytime on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and ‘twi-

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Visit http:// www.croquetqld.org/ southport-croquet-club; call Barbara on 5577 5079 or the clubhouse on 5531 4720. .

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community news Beware the Pitfalls of Funeral Insurance

IT seems these days you cannot pick up the paper or turn on the TV without another advertisement for funeral insurance. Celebrities and retirees smiling away as they explain they have brought peace of mind for the family because they have purchased a funeral insurance product.

The gloss and shine of funeral insurance can soon lose its lustre when the cold hard facts of funeral insurance are considered. That cup of coffee a day deal can end up costing you thousands.

The fine print with funeral insurance may include many little traps that can trip the unsuspecting purchaser. If your death occurs within 12 months of purchasing the product, the answer may be ‘sorry we cannot pay out on that’. If the ‘Cause of Death Certificate’ acknowledges a pre existing illness has caused the death, some policy holders will be advised sorry, but you should have told us that. And again the policy may not be claimable.

The biggest gripe would no doubt be that many insurance policies are not fixed; the premium can go up, year after year. This means that the funeral policy you purchased over 10 years ago can cost you many times the real cost of a funeral service. If you live for more than 7 years after purchasing a funeral insurance product, there is a very real possibility you may have paid too much.

Funeral insurance is just a fancy attention grabbing name for a life insurance product. The beneficiary is nominated with no real tie to actually spend the money on a funeral.

It is important to ensure your beneficiary is the responsible person to plan the style of farewell you want, to ensure the money is used responsibly and not just a lucky windfall because the policy is in their name.

What can I do? I already have funeral insurance.

Contact your insurance provider and ask that the premium be fixed forever. Agree that the insured figure be confirmed as well as the premium.

Failing that, talk to your local funeral director and seek options.

There are other options under ‘Funeral Insurance’; consider a funeral bond as a savings plan. With a funeral bond you make weekly, monthly or a lump sum investment and agree on a figure until that figure is reached. Then the investment that is managed strictly for your funeral service only gathering interest along the way to meet your funeral costs with the balance being returned to your estate.

Alternatively and we believe the best option is with a fixed price funeral plan.

You sit down with your preferred funeral home, plan out the style of service you want, and agree on the final price. The monies held by a recognised third party funds manager with all interest being gained covering price increase between the date of signing the contract and the funeral being performed. Insist on using a funeral director that uses a third party company rather than a trust account.

Heritage Brothers Funeral Services and Easton’s Funeral Services offer their services to provide free advise on all prepaid funeral options.

Should you have any questions contact our office at Burleigh Heads (07) 55 358 758 or Tweed Heads on (07) 5599 1500. Appointments can be conveniently made at our office or your home.

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National Seniors Robina Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month starting February at the Robina Community Centre, Town Centre Drive Robina at 10.00 am Sharp. Good topic Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, monthly outings and discussions on matters relating to those over 50 plus are always on the agenda. Visitors are always made very welcome. For information Website: ans4230.wix.com/ansr or ring Darmar on 5559 2717

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MEET on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at La Piazza Restaurant, Bayview Street, Runaway Bay 11.30 for 12 noon for our luncheon meeting and hold an end of month function the last Friday of each month.

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community news Spyder a stand-out PALM Beach resident Mark Munt, ‘almost 65’, is pictured on his eyecatching red Can-am Spyder.

The three-wheeled motorcycles—also referred to as roadsters—are manufactured by Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) and have a single rear drive wheel and two front wheels for steering.

BRP was founded in 1942 to produce snow vehicles.

The Spyder was launched in 2007 and was the first BRP vehicle to be used purposely on-road.

Mark’s Can-am Spyder is sure to turn heads wherever he drives it.

Aged Care Complexities to be Explained YOU only get one chance to make the right decision when considering aged care facilities. Trying to unwind a wrong decision can be a costly and emotionally draining experience.

If you, or your parents, are considering moving into an aged care facility, are you aware of the new rules that apply from 1st July 2014? Are you concerned about fees and the effect on Centrelink entitlements? Alternately, what in-home services could you be eligible for?

Mr Robert Grover, Gold Coast President of Australians in Retirement said: “The range and suitability of aged care services are now extremely varied. In addition the new rules have become so complex. Many retirees will need help to look at all aged care options to ensure they get the appropriate level of care at a cost they can afford.”

Australians in Retirement Gold Coast branch will be holding an AIR Aged Care Forum which will be open to the general public. Speakers at the Forum will cover all aged care options including in-home care, retirement villages and nursing home facilities.

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be provided with a free booklet that details the “Questions to be Considered” when assessing aged care options.

Specialist speakers will include Tracy Rees, Director of Aged & Community Care in Qld for the Cth Dept of Social Services and Penny Pettigrew of Oculus Aged Care Advisers who is well known for her regular 4CRB Radio talkback session on all aspects of aged care. There will be adequate time for case study discussions and a Q&A session.

The meeting will be held at 9:00 am at the Broadbeach Seniors’ Centre, 23 T E Peters Drive, (cnr Havana Key), Broadbeach on Thursday 12th February. All Gold Coast retirees are welcome to attend. There will be a nominal charge of $2 for non-AIR members.

As seating is limited non-AIR members are asked to register their attendance by phoning 0417 732 242 or email robgrover@hotmail.com.

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Don’t let your Travel Plans take a Back Seat MORE THAN A MILLION AUSTRALIANS over the age of 40 are putting off making their holiday plans over fears around bladder leakage. Making an average of ten trips to the bathroom per day, it’s no surprise that the almost one in three Australians suffering from incontinence are parking travel plans. Held back by feelings of anxiety, this little discussed subject has been revealed to be a major factor of social behaviour, reveals a recent study from Depend.

However, experts are urging Australians not to give up on travel plans but to seek advice from their healthcare professional rather than suffer in silence.

Neurological Continence Nurse Consultant, Joanne Lawrence said “unfortunately incontinence is a highly prevalent, yet little discussed condition which can have a deep impact on the lives of sufferers. The stigma still associated with incontinence, despite the millions of sufferers, has allowed embarrassment and coping strategies to affect what people do, where they go, how they travel.”

The research showed more than half (54%) of people surveyed felt that their bladder control impacted their self-confidence.

“It is important you don’t let this condition stop you from doing all the things you’ve wanted to do in your retirement” said Ms Laurence.

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welcome. Burleigh Heads District at St Andrews Lutheran Aged Care, Coolibah Room Chapel at 2 Sullivan Road, Tallebudgera.

Program: Jesus said to them: “Do you know what I have done to you?” Fellowship and morning tea to follow the service.

Top Enders CONNECTING the over 50’s from all areas of Gold Coast for friendship, fun outings & fellowship. We meet on 2nd Wednesday of the month from 11 -3pm.

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Tweed Coast CFS/ME/ FMS Support Group FIBROMYALGIA, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month, except January, at10:30 am (NSW Time) at the South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South. All welcome. For further information call Bronwyn on 5593 9319.

PALS Social Club ARE you new to the Gold Coast? Are you an over 50’s resident looking for social activities?

Come along and join us for picnics, theatre, movies, parties and other outings. Our club is called PALS and we look forward to hearing from interested residents.

Please contact Sylvia on 55545621 or Tom on 55378432.

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MAKE the most of your retirement. Baby Boomers and active retiree couples/ singles who like getting out and meeting people and having a life, will enjoy joining the Kirra Tugun Probus Club.

Interesting speakers each month and tours, fun outings, picnics, theatre, cards, movies and dining with new friends will give you a great social life . We are purely a social club for the enjoyment of our members.

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community news Family fun on the beach U3A offering great new subjects U3A Gold Coast Inc Southport is now receiving new registrations and membership renewals for 2015. An amazing choice of 43 classes per week are available to members including some new subjects such as “How to write Poetry”; “History – New World”; “Learn the Guitar”; “Theatre Group” and to come later in the year, Table Tennis. Learning for leisure for the over 45’s – keeping mind & body active. For more information, please ‘phone 5591 6671 or visit our offices located on the 1st floor, Australia Fair, Scarborough Street, Southport, to ask in detail about the activities offered.

Diabetes Support Group OUR meetings are relaxed, friendly and informative, everyone is welcome.

Regular meetings are held throughout the year at 9.30am on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (February to November) at the Community Room, Tweed City Shopping Centre, 54 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads. Contact Janet on 5576 2328 for more information.

Upcoming events on Tuesday 10th February at 9.30 – Body in Balance Therapy, nutritional/healing food and Tuesday 10th March at 9.am – Quit sugar using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).

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BRISBANE resident ‘Poppy’ Derek, 68 on February 17, is pictured with grandsons Jai, 9, at front, and Eden, 7, both from Varsity Lakes, and the boys’ auntie, Tammy, from Merrimac, and friend Al, also from Brisbane. The occasion was Australia Day and the group was celebrating on the sand and in the surf at beautiful Burleigh Heads beach.

Scientists discover ‘game-changing’ new antibiotic SCIENTISTS have discovered the first new antibiotic in nearly 30 years that can kill serious infections without encountering any detectable resistance, giving hope in the fight against evolving drugresistant superbugs.

The antibiotic teixobactin has been found to treat many common bacterial infections in mice without resistance, including tuberculosis and septicaemia. Researchers said the antibiotic could one day be used to treat drug-resistant infections caused by the superbug MRSA, as well as tuberculosis, which normally requires a combination of drugs that can have adverse side effects.

“The discovery of this novel compound challenges long-held scientific beliefs and holds great promise for treating an array of menacing infections,” said Pro-

fessor Kim Lewis from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Teixobactin belongs to a new class of compounds and kills bacteria by causing their cell walls to break down. It seems to work by binding to multiple targets, which may slow down the development of resistance.

The problem of infections developing drug resistance has worsened in recent years as multi-drug-resistant bugs have developed and drug companies have cut investment. The World Health Organisation warned last year that a post-antibiotic era, where even basic healthcare becomes dangerous due to risk of infection during routine operations, could come this century unless something drastic is done. Dr Lewis hopes to start human testing in around two years.

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community news Super-fit Julie Bishop, 58, is on to it: minister reckons sixty is the new forty

WHILE many gerontologists proclaim 50 to be the new 30. It can also be said that 70 is the new 50.

Today’s seniors are embracing their golden years; they often look as good as or better than they feel.

‘Elderly’ .. it’s just a word, really, but it conjures up all kinds of stereotypes and not-so-pleasant images. But what it meant to the Greatest Generation doesn’t hold for their offspring, the baby boomers. They hear the word and think of their parents in wheelchairs.

Now that was elderly.

But the statistics, not to mention a cultural shift in attitude in how aging is viewed, show those in the 60-plus crowd are living longer and healthier lives than their parents by adhering to today’s doctrines of diet and keeping the mind and body active.

The consensus seems to be that 60 is the new 40.

Or at least a 40 with far different pressures and responsibilities. If not retired, then working with less pressure. The kids are grown and gone. And there’s just more time to do fun stuff.

There is no more irony in the Golden Years. They are plenty golden for more and more people.

New notions of what constitutes the elderly focus more on age ranges in the 80s and 90s. Yet even then, it’s relative.

The elderly age group – defined as those 60 and older – is expected to grow more than twice as fast as the total population by year 2020. Baby boomers are still booming, and the projections look good.

Seniors are healthier and they’re working longer.

Most of the time, they don’t consider themselves as seniors.

Bag the ‘elderly’ – the preferred terminology these days is ‘seniors’ or ‘older adults’. We can attribute the extended longevity to better knowledge and acceptance of the role of a proper diet and regular exercise.

Meanwhile, Julie Bishop, our super-fit Foreign Affairs Minister, has called on Australians to better value people aged over 60, saying they “still have a great deal to offer” the economy and society.

Ms Bishop, who turns 59 this year and frequently works 20-hour days, said she would judge “very quickly” if she felt she was no longer capable of maintaining her pace.

On the same day a poll revealed her popularity with voters had lifted to match the PM’s, the intensely private politician showed up at the Melbourne Cup with her new partner Melbourne property developer David Panton. Like Ms Bishop, he exudes health, being a keen cyclist, swimmer and surfer.

“I believe 60 is the new 40. I’d like to say 30 but that would be ridiculous,” Ms Bishop quipped.

“I think it would be good for there to be an acknowledgement that experience and the wis-

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dom that comes from experience actually should count for more than it does.” Ms Bishop’s first ministerial appointment was in 2003 as the Minister for Ageing in the Howard government and she used the appointment to highlight the social and economic benefits of keeping older Australians in work.

“I had a lot to do with this issue and the fact is employers and others in the

community think people have a use-by date just because they reach a particular age,” she said.

“I think it should come down to an individual’s capability and capacity to continue to perform at a high level.”

She said age limits imposed on commissioners at the industrial relations body Fair Work Australia could be counter-productive because “some of our best legal minds are just

THE federal government recently announced a $46 million commitment to support early career researchers in the field of dementia research.

Alzheimer’s Australia’s, Carol Bennett, sees the new funding as a step closer towards an Australia without dementia by engaging some of our best and brightest early career researchers.

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Alzheimer’s Australia chief executive, Carol Bennett, says the new funding means a step closer towards an Australia without dementia by engaging some of our best and brightest early career researchers in the area of dementia research.

“Without a breakthrough, the number of people with dementia in Australia is expected to be almost 900,000 by 2050.

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we invest in building capacity in the field of dementia research and encourage researchers to take up this major challenge,” Ms Bennett says.

“Research supported under this initiative will translate into better treatments, care and services to people with dementia, and their families and carers.”

The fellowships will be available to early career researchers who are interested in pursuing research in dementia.

This funding is part of the government’s $200 million Boosting Dementia Research budget initiative.

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hitting their peak at age in an equivalent way and dom that comes with 65”. what we undervalue is age,” Mr O’Neill said.

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community news New study: does your life in retirement include plenty of ‘inexpensive leisure’?

A NEW study published in the Journal of Financial Planning indicates that life in retirement includes plenty of “inexpensive leisure”.

The study – How Retirees Spend Their Time: Helping Clients Set Realistic Income Goals – looked at the top 20 activities of middle and high-income retirees (age

50-plus with at least $60,000 in household income).

The research indicates that retirees spend the largest chunks of their time sleeping and watching TV. Which leads the author Michael Kay, a certified financial planner, to suggest that since these activities are not income

draining, retirees may not need to worry about living beyond their resources.

Mr Kay asks: “Does that mean that the warnings from every financial institution – from commercials to glossy brochures – are misleading?

That books warning about the looming disasters for those nearing retirement

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are false? The answer is a clear – “maybe”.

The substance of the study does point to a retirement of inactivity and inertia. And yet some of the reasons for that may well include: • Unless directed, very few people take the time to map out a retirement strategy.

• There is a lack of qualified professionals to help consumers make good decisions.

• People who lack training and knowledge avoid trying to look into the future because they lack the tools to properly evaluate options and opportunities. Of course, there may be a variety of other factors, but these three seem to jump to the front of the line, says Michael Kay. “People don’t plan for their most preferred futures because they don’t know how to, can’t find or are unable to afford qualified professionals or lack the perspective to think objectively into their futures.

“To avoid their fate, they should develop a higher level of awareness and the willingness to get out of your own head.”

Here are a few ideas to think about:

In touch with reality? If sitting in front of TV and sleeping presents a satisfying picture of life, then there’s no need to focus on the future

• You don’t know what you don’t know. Therefore, getting objective advice is critical. Your life in retirement should reflect your values and what you care most about in your life. Sorry, but reruns of Hogan’s Heroes are not a substitute for living a life that is full and rich!

• Your money mindset – how you see money – impacts your ability to make decisions, big and small.

If you are a money avoider or a worrier, you will tend towards doing nothing, especially without sufficient information to push you out of worry.

• You do not need rafts of money to live a meaningful life. Many retirees find great satisfaction from a variety of activities that

are not couch related, such as volunteering and mentoring, taking classes or attending lectures, walking tours, exploring local sites and attractions, joining an organisation to increase community and finding ways to be active physically and mentally.

• It takes a designed level of separation to think beyond your life today. Give yourself the time and space to imagine your life beyond your present routine. Having a guide/ coach/planner to help you prepare can be very helpful.

“Objectivity is perhaps the key to this discussion because we all believe that we know what we know and are comfortable with our beliefs,” Mr Kay

says. “We don’t see ourselves as others see us.

We have a sculpture of ourselves that we have created from our earliest years that tells us how smart we are, how goodlooking we are, how successful we are – all constructed to maintain our feeling of self-worth and self-esteem.

“Breaking that structure works against our ego, but deep down, in our heart of hearts, we know that our knowledge is limited. We know we aren’t going toe to toe with our favourite movie icon or multi-billionaire “That’s not to say that without billions and movie star looks we are ‘less than’ .. in fact, the acknowledgement that we aren’t ‘all that’ in every area of life is a pretty good indication that we’re in touch with reality.”

Regardless of your current age, says Michael Kay, if sitting in front a TV and sleeping presents a satisfying picture of life, then there’s no need to focus on the future. But if your life in retirement holds an image of something more active, engaged and interesting, it’s never too early to begin to consider the possibilities and the financial price tag to fulfill those dreams.

Here’s to happy dreams!

Helensvale Probus Club

Members enjoying their Christmas luncheon

MEMBERS of the Helensvale Probus Club met at the Arundel Tavern, for the final event of the year. The outing was a huge success, hosted by President Bev, with wonderful surrounds which in turn created an environment of friendship, fun and laughter that included a delightful Christmas Feast, indicating that compliments to the chef and staff were in order. We also had a visit from Santa, who was very generous once more. Members all, agreed this was a marvellous and fitting ending to a very

productive and active year of the Probus Club at Helensvale.

President Bev, in closing the Christmas luncheon, took the opportunity to wish her members a very happy Festive Season and that 2015 will be all that they wish, may all enjoy good health and looks forward to meeting her members in February 2015.

The Helensvale Probus Club meets at the Senior Citizens Hall, Community Centre Discovery Dr Helensvale Phone 5580 3645 for more information.

Solace Association

SOLACE Association is an organisation for people grieving the Loss of a Partner. Our meetings are held on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, at 10.30am at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. For further information, please phone Betty 5580 7034.

PALS Social Club

ARE you new to the Gold Coast? Are you an over 50’s resident looking for social activities?

Come along and join us for picnics, theatre, movies, parties and other outings.

Our club is called PALS and we look forward to hearing from interested residents.

Please contact Sylvia on 5554 5621 or Tom on 5537 8432.

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community news Henry rescued but Arwel the lucky one

Arwel Jones is pictured with the regal-looking Henry, his rescued greyhound.

PHARMACIST Arwel Jones had never had a pet dog until rescued greyhound Henry came into

his life in June 2013 and Arwel hasn’t looked back since. In fact, Arwel is now keen to share his

Checklist to spot elderly patients most at risk of death AUSTRALIAN doctors have come up with a checklist designed to spot elderly hospital patients likely to die within the next three months.

A checklist of 29 items called CriSTAL (Criteria for Screening and Triaging to Appropriate aLternative care) can predict an elderly patient’s chances of dying within 30 days, according to researchers at the University of New South Wales. CriSTAL can help doctors determine at the time of hospital admission if a patient’s death is imminent and unavoidable regardless of treatment.

“Current acute hospital systems often fail to recognise or cater to the needs of people for whom death is imminent and unavoidable,” said lead researcher Dr. Magnolia Cardona-Morrell. “They are geared for aggressive treatment and emergency resuscitation, not peaceful, harm-free transitions,” she said.

In the study, the researchers wrote: “Delaying unavoidable death contributes to unsustainable and escalating healthcare costs, despite aggressive and expensive interventions. These interventions may not influence patient outcome; often do not improve the patient’s quality of life; may compromise bereavement outcomes for families; and cause frustration for health professionals.”

Researchers examined published information to search for the most likely predictors of death in a month and also for the next 12 weeks.

The list of 29 predictors includes older age (at least 65 years old), cognitive impairment, abnormal heart monitoring results, and protein in the urine.

The researchers stress that the checklist is not intended to deny healthcare for sick elderly patients who are Pre-loved terminally ill, but instead Homes to “provide an objective assessment and start from definition of the dying patient as a starting to point for honest communication with patients and families about recognising that dying is part of the life cycle.”

“Elderly people who are dying need to be protected from heroic but intrusive live-saving hospital interventions that often only prolong suffering rather than enhance quality of remaining life,” said Cardona-Morrell.

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passion not only for blue brindle Henry but greyhounds in general, an ancient breed of animal Arwel believes make the best pets. Arwel researched greyhounds thoroughly before choosing Henry, now 4½, through the Greyhound Adoption Program Queensland (http:// www.gapqld.com.au/).

Today Arwel is active within Gumtree Greys ( h t t p : / / w w w. gumtreegreys.com.au/), an organisation that seeks foster carers and adopters to re-home greyhounds, ‘the most-bred dog in Australia yet the least owned.’ Estimates are that 15,000 to 17,000 greyhounds are de-

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stroyed each year in Australia alone once their racing days are over.

Although male greyhounds range from about 33kg (Henry’s weight) to 36kg and stand up to 76cm tall; with females 24kg to 28kg and 68cm to 71cm in height, Arwel says they don’t require much living space or exercise, making them ideal for seniors.

Even an apartment can offer enough room for a greyhound according to Arwel, with a 20-30 minute walk once-a-day ensuring fitness while not over-exercising these sleek canines. Arwel’s fervour and enthusiasm with regard to Henry’s many positive characteristics would convince any scep-

tic or fence-sitter to embrace the breed.

‘Henry is low maintenance; so easy to care for overall. He doesn’t shed much hair or have that “doggy” smell. He is gentle and loyal and rarely barks. Happy to be left on his own indoors while I work, he fits in with my lifestyle. I take him with me everywhere I can.

‘Henry has changed my life. He may be the rescued one but I am the lucky one.’ Not surprisingly Arwel is happy to speak with anyone interested in Henry, and greyhounds generally. Arwel can be reached either in person at Broadbeach Waters Pharmacy or by phone on 5539 0859.

Back-up Devices information course A NEW course has been added this year to make certain valuable information is not lost when the computer has a malfunction. “Backing-up Devices” will be held on Fridays at 11:30am. (Not in the first week of the month). On Facebook there are many sites where people put old photographs that usually results in much discussion.

These are hard copies and have been scanned to provide a “jpeg” file for display. With changes to operating systems and applications it is possible that the images being taken today may not be accessible in the future. All my images are stored as jpeg but these may be lost because nobody will bother to look though them and will reformat the disc. I am now putting many of my images into photo-books, the photo album of the future, to hopefully preserve

them.

The computer club is located in the South Tweed Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Drive South Tweed in a great air conditioned environment.

Assistance is offered to people wishing to obtain their first computer with courses from absolute beginners to the more advanced. The tutors work on a voluntary basis and get fulfillment from passing on their knowledge to help others using the PC’s and Apple Mac Computers. People can join at any time but if they require more direct information they can attend the next “sign on” day on Friday 27 February 2015 at 11:00am to 1:00pm. Further information about the club can be obtained by visiting the club’s web site at http://www.tact.org.au or contacting Jenny on 07 5524 3057.

Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club COOLANGATTA Tweed VIEW Club will be holding its first meeting for 2015 on Thursday 26th February, 2015 at the South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive South Tweed Heads at 11 a.m. for 11.30 a.m. DST. This will be the Club’s Annual General Meeting and all financial members are eligible to attend. The very important Elections for Committee will also take

place at this meeting. All positions are declared vacant prior to voting. Members are encouraged to nominate for a position on the Committee.

If you would like some information on what it involves please contact President Dianne on 5590 9119. To advise of your attendance at the meeting, or an apology, please phone Kay on 5524 4089.

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community news New extension for Aged Care facility inviting locality of the facility and the warmth and efficiency of the home.

At Lions Haven they have a flexible staffing mix to enable the care needs of the current residents to be more than adequately met and they will continue to do this with their expanded services.

The Lions Haven is fully accredited & they have built a name in the region at being very comfortable with high clinical standards and a wellArchitect’s impression of the new D Block extension run facility with ageing in ESTABLISHED in 1992 Lions Haven for the Aged place whilst adapting a warm and friendly atmowas built and funded by the Lions Clubs of the sphere.

Gold Coast and today is managed by the Board The new 54 bed D Block extension will have 21 consisting of representatives from 9 of those Clubs. Century technology & is scheduled to be comThe demographics of the area have changed in the pleted in November this year. The planned new last 22 years that they have been established, building will offer the lifestyle, luxury and surwhere the position is highly desirable with Canal roundings of a five star hotel in a home like Waterfront Rooms, Waterview Rooms & environment. Lions Haven for the Aged, 9 Gardenview Rooms available.

Pendraat Parade, Hope Island.

Residents come from an area beyond the immediate Enquiries are welcome and you can view the geographic boundaries, largely because of the present facility on video at www.lionshaven.com.au

People with dementia need to stay physically active

“People with dementia and their carers have also HEALTH and aged care providers and governments are being urged to act to ensure people with said to us in the course of our research that they felt exercise provided cognitive benefits and that dementia are able to remain physically active.

The action follows the release of a new paper that they, or the person they support, are more alert and communicate more effectively on the days outlines the benefits of physical activity for they are more physically active. people living with the condition.

“Exercise can also help in creating stronger social The discussion paper, The Benefits of Physical connections and better community engagement.

Activity and Exercise for People Living with Dementia, released by Alzheimer’s Australia NSW “We need to create environments, both in residential aged care facilities and in the community, and supported by Anglican Retirement Villages (ARV), has found that while people with dementia where people living with dementia feel encouraged, and are appropriately supported, to keep up and their carers have reported several benefits of physical activity and exercise, or to get started remaining physically active, it is often difficult to with exercise if it’s something that’s never been do so.

CEO of Alzheimer’s Australia NSW The Hon. John part of a regular routine.”

Recommendations in the discussion paper include Watkins said declining confidence in their abilities, inappropriately designed residential aged the Federal Government funding a series of pilot exercise programs in residential aged care and care facilities or risk averse cultures are some of community aged care; mandate private health the many barriers people with dementia face. insurance rebates for gym memberships and “We know that physical activity has many exercise physiologist sessions for people with benefits for people of all ages, including better dementia and their carers; and that the Federal physical and mental health,” Mr Watkins said. and State Governments encourage the delivery of “This is also the case for people living with a exercise programs for people with dementia by diagnosis of dementia. Regular exercise and offering funding incentives to aged care providphysical activity can help improve things like ers. coordination and balance and create a better There are also recommendations for aged care sense of wellbeing. providers to put in place exercise programs to “The Finnish Alzheimer Disease Exercise improve the social and emotional wellbeing of (FINALEX) trial found that group exercise people with dementia and that they ensure their sessions and tailored home-based exercises had environments enable mobility and freedom of beneficial effects on the physical functioning of movement. people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Shane an inspiration for all ages

AT 53, Shane ‘Uncle’ Hunter is manager of the Mal Meninga White Side Under 18 Rugby League team and an inspiration for all ages.

Pictured front row centre during a quick break in a beach training session at Burleigh Heads, the good-natured Shane quietly admitted that he was originally ‘a Blue from New South

Wales’ but that he has now been a Queenslander for ten years. Good onya Shane!

A big thanks to Shane; coach Wayne Forbes (standing at rear, third from left) and all the players for stopping long enough to have their photo taken, as all were keen to keep on training. Thank you boys!

Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens Assoc YOGA sessions are held on Monday at 8.15am and Wednesday at 8.30am.Both sessions go for an hour and a half.

Indoor bowls is played Monday from 10.00am and Thursday from 12.30pm.

New players are welcome to join in this fun and social activity. No prior experience necessary.

We have 6 Table Tennis tables which are well used during our four afternoons of play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The ever popular 500, Canasta and Rummy are played on Tuesday and Thursday. Hand and Foot (card game) is played on Monday, Tuesday, and on Thursday in the morning and afternoon. and Foot played several times during the week, as wsell as Rummy.

Rod Ferguson from the Australian Academy of Tai Chi takes our Wednesday morning class from 10.30am.

Our skilled teachers are always available to help members when they require some assistance at our Craft, Art and China Painting classes held on Thursday from 9.00am. New enquiries are very welcome.

The social Scrabble group meets every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12.15pm. If you are interested in

joining with any of the activities, please call the Centre We have started a new group for anyone interested in learning 500. The group meets every Wednesday at 12.15.

Please call the centre for further information.

For members, a hairdresser is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our library is also open during the week. and our bus trip for members is once a month.

Our weekly concert is on every Friday morning starting at 9.15am. The varied musical items and comedy skit is always very entertaining. Entry cost is $3.00 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Concerts restart in 2015 on Friday 6th February.

We have a social group for knitting and crochet that meet on Monday between 9.00am – 12.00pm. A very experienced knitter and crochet person is in the class if anyone needs any assistance. Please call the office if you would like to join this group.

Every month we have a day bus tour to nearby scenic sites. We usually stop along the way at a park to morning tea. Prices vary depending on the location we are visiting.

Please ring Megan at the Centre on 5537 1433 for more details.

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community news Gold Coast resident launches new book our senior members in our community can relate too,” Mr Mason said. “The book was well received at the launch and the interesting thing is that not only has it been written for all age groups to read, I have also dedicated one whole chapter called “Retirement”. I have already been retired for a number of years and I know some of the daunting questions and answers that all of the senior community has to be concerned with, so this chapter deals with a range of issues that need to be addressed by all the seniors who may be coming up to their retirement and also those who are already retired from the workforce. There is a saying, some of us know

Michael Mason launched his book Knowledge is Power at the Labrador Community Hub.

MICHAEL Mason recently launched his book Knowledge is Power at the Labrador Community Hub. “It is nice to have a new book in the market place that

the answers some of the time, but not all of us know the answers all of the time. That is where this book can be a wealth of information, so by being knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects you are then on the cutting edge.

The more you know the more you can do. I believe that the seniors in all our communities once informed on a range of issues are the ones that can teach others; because whatever you say about a person who is older than you, the older you are the wiser you become.” Knowledge is Power is available through Zeus Publications in Miami, Queensland, www.zeuspublications.com/ knowledge_is_power.htm.

Forever Young

CURRUMBIN RSL is committed to nurturing and benefitting the community in many ways and in 2012 saw a need to better connect with the community and community groups at a more personal level. As such the Club hired well known Currumbin local, entrepreneurial environmentalist and all round nice ‘gal’, Kerry Shepherd.

Kerry set the wheels in motion and managed to set up close connections with 11 local schools, with the Club donating regular products and services throughout the year. Set up partnerships with local retailers to offer Currumbin RSL members further benefits and discounts beyond Club membership. Has a relationship with many local organisations and groups giving them an insight into what the Club can offer and has given local artists an art

space with her recently implemented monthly gallery.

The main initiative however was the creation of the ‘South GC Community Hub’, better known to locals as ‘The Hub’ that was launched in 2012. The Hub offers uniquely created workshops to get people out and about and their creative juices flowing.

In mid 2014 some of the more regular ‘hub’ attendees spoke with Kerry about their being a lack of things offered at the Club for the slightly more mature adult; the more mature adult that doesn’t feel more mature! Basically people who are young at heart that wants more on offer than bingo and bowls.

And from this simple conversation ‘Forever Young; live life on the bright side’ was born.

This group was created by its members, for its

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members to combat isolation for seniors in the community, as a way to make friendships and as an outlet to have fun.

Guided by Kerry this group now has monthly programs that include a huge range of fitness classes, interesting excursions and get togethers. Some of the activities are free with others at minimal cost.

“The Hub has been a hugely successful initiative however it seemed there was a need for more socially driven activities for some and for these social activities to be for young at heart over 60s.” says Kerry The group has also set up a weekly table at the Club’s restaurant Alleys, where Forever Young members can just rock up and enjoy the company of like minded individuals. “I heard a repeated theme loud and clear from Hub regulars” says Kerry. It was that they wanted to go out but there was no one to go out with. So Alleys long table was organised. Simply put it’s a dinner table for those who want to socialise in a relaxed environment.”

To join this groovy, hip and happening group, you do not need to be a member of Currumbin RSL. You simply need to be 60+, love life and enjoy exciting experiences.

To find out more go to facebook/ SouthGCCommunityHub or visit Currumbin RSL. To register contact Kerry Shepherd, 55 34 3116 or community@currumbin rsl.com.au

Animal Welfare League Qld gives free love to cat-loving residents WANT some kitty-loving with no strings attached?

For a limited time, a select number of cats at Animal Welfare League Qld Gold Coast will be eligible for a free, no-obligation, 30-day adoption trial.

Drop in to the shelter (Shelter Road, Coombabah) anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Choose a cat and take him/her home. AWLQ will provide everything the cat needs and if, at the end of the trial, you decide your kitty is a keeper you can adopt it for just $30.

AWLQ spokesperson Brooke Whitney says this oneof-a-kind campaign is a way for people to ‘try before they buy’ and commit to a life-long friendship with a new pet.

‘We have 30 cats taking part in the promotion and we would be surprised if any of them are returned. They are highly entertaining animals and we are sure their temporary carers will want to adopt them at the end of the trial period,’ Ms Whitney says ‘If the trial is a success, then a cat gets a home. If the trial doesn’t end in an adoption, then the cat still gets a month’s holiday away from the shelter and afterwards AWLQ will gain valuable information about the cat’s personality in a home environment, which helps us make a better match next time.’

The cats taking part in the promotion can be seen in

the ‘CAT-alogue’ on the AWLQ website: www.awlqld.com.au.

There are currently 716 cats and kittens in care at the AWLQ’s rehoming centres.

During the summer cat breeding month AWLQ has hundreds of felines in need and is encouraging cat owners to desex their pets, especially if the animal tends to wander.

‘A desexed cat is a happy cat. They are less likely to roam; fight with other cats, or spray around the house.

It also means they cannot fall pregnant unexpectedly. For further information, just call 5509 9000.

Gold Coast Papua New Guinea Club PAPUA New Guinea Club Gold Coast hold their get-togethers and luncheons on the first Tuesday, bi-monthly. For more information contact Mooreen St George 07 5538 4225 for bookings.

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community news The Good Wife’s Guide: 1950’s that day.

1. Have dinner ready: tables. Your husband 7. Make him comfortPlan ahead, even the will feel he has able: Have him lean night before, to have reached a haven of back in a comfortable a delicious meal – on rest and order, and it chair or suggest he lie time. This is a way of will give you a lift, down in the bedroom. letting him know that too.

Have a cool or warm you have been 4. Prepare the children: drink ready for him. thinking about him, Take a few minutes to Arrange his pillow and are concerned wash the children’s and offer to take off about his needs. hands and faces if his shoes. Speak in a Most men are hungry they are small, comb low, soft, soothing when they come their hair, and if and pleasant voice. home and the necessary, change Allow him to relax prospects of a good their clothes. They and unwind. meal are part of the are little treasures and 8. Listen to him: You warm welcome he would like to see may have a dozen needed. them playing the part. things to tell him, but 2. Prepare yourself: 5. Minimize the noise: the moment of his Take 15 minutes to At the time of his arrival is not the time. rest so you will be arrival, eliminate all Let him talk first. refreshed when he noise of washer, 9. Make the evening arrives. Touch up dryer, dishwasher or his: Never complain your makeup, put a vacuum. Try to if he does not take ribbon in your hair encourage the you out to dinner or and be fresh looking. children to be quiet. to other places of He has just been with Be happy to see him. entertainment; a lot of work-weary Greet him with a warm instead, try to people. Be a little gay smile and be glad to understand his and a little more see him. world of strain and interesting. His 6. Some Don’ts: Don’t pressure, his need boring day may need greet him with to be home and a lift. problems or comrelax.

3. Clear away the clutter. plaints. Don’t 10. The goal: Try to Make one last trip complain if he is late make your home a through the main part for dinner. Count this place of peace and of the house just as a minor compared order where your before your husband with what he might husband can relax. arrives, gathering up have gone through school books, toys, paper, etc. Then run a Lucky times have changed!!!! dust cloth over the

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QCWA Coomera

Members outside their hall

QCWA members braved the heat on the 21st January to clean our hall in preparation for another busy year. Cupboards were emptied, cleaned and reorganised, items were labelled, and a table even had its casters replaced. Now we are ready for our monthly meeting at 9.a.m. on the 11th February, and our Floral Art and Photography competition on the 25th. If you love knitting and crochet [K&C], why not enter our contest on March 25th? We’d love to see you at 161 Maudsland Road, Oxenford. For hall hire or information about events, please contact qcwacoomera@hotmail.com, ring 0456 625 776, or check us out/like us on Facebook.

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Let’s Get

Fresh

And the winner is...

LYN Bell of Elanora was the lucky winner of a hand-crafted wooden rocking horse at the annual presentation barbecue held at The Woodwork and Craft Club in Currumbin Waters. Congratulations Lyn! The Woodwork and Craft Club, located at the rear of St Augustine’s School, 106 Galleon Way, is a not-for-profit group welcoming men and women of all ages. Dedicated to teaching primary school children woodworking techniques, Club members make toys for charities while encouraging woodworking and craft skills together with camaraderie. For more information, visit: twccinc.org.au or call the Secretary on 0409 226 430 or the Workshop: 0447 062 037.

Lyn Bell is pictured with her prize, a handcrafted wooden rocking horse

Twin Towns Seniors Social Club THE Twin Towns Seniors Social Club meet on the 3rd Monday each month from February, in Twin Towns.

Next meeting 16th February, 2015. 2 bus trips per month including morning tea and lunch. Tickets at meetings. No phone bookings. Tour Director Dot 07 5590 9301. New Member info Ursula 07 5576 3785.

Audio Bookclub IF you are sight impaired bookworms who use Audio CDs, Large Print Books, MP3 disks, etc. come along and join others with vision problems for lively discussion, friendship and laughter at Southport Library on 2nd Wednesday each month 10 – 11.30 am. All welcome.

Phone 5564 1080 for more information.

Duplicate Bridge HELENSVALE Bridge Club, an affiliated QBA Club, is a small friendly club who now play bridge at Helensvale twice a week. On Mondays at the Helensvale Community Centre, commencing at 11.30am and on Wednesdays at the Helensvale Senior Citizens Club, commencing at 11.00am. Everyone is most welcome and we look forward to seeing you. Please call Libby on 5593 0695.

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Calling Embroiderers

GOLD Coast Embroiderers Inc meet each Wednesday between 12.30 and 3.30 pm at the Community Centre, 2439 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach.

For more information phone Elaine 5572 1051 or Judy 5535 1265.

City Libraries Big Book Sale

BAG a bargain from a great variety of books, all priced to sell at the Gold Coast City Libraries Big Book Sale.

Happening on Friday 13 February, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 14 February, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albert Waterways Community Centre, 61 Sunshine Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, everyone is welcome. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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News from THE TWEED U3A Tweed Coast Inc.

THE aim of all U3A Tweed Coast is to provide the means for people in their third age to continue to share the journey of life-long learning.

We know the importance of keeping our brains and bodies healthy for as long as possible and

realise that a wellrounded, intellectually diverse life, a good social network, social engagement and physical activity will go a long way to achieving these goals. When we opened the doors at our 2015 Information/ Enrolment Day on 22

January it was apparent from the gratifying turnout that many in our local community are of the same mind.

U3A stands for “University of the Third Age” but don’t be put off in the belief that our courses are presented by stuffy lecturers in

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Tweed City Shopping Centre (off the food court) Open Monday to Saturday

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austere surroundings.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. Our classes are conducted in a friendly, non-formal atmosphere at venues from Tweed Heads to Pottsville, MondayFriday during NSW school terms. Our curriculum is extensive and our volunteer course leaders offer classes ranging from yoga to art, music to foreign languages, writing groups, book clubs, discussion groups, poetry, tech talk, tennis ….. and much, much more. We have recently introduced Mosaics and Positive Thinking/ Meditation.

At present there are places available in Beginners’ Spanish, Cryptic Crosswords, German at all levels, Digital Technology, Quilting and Italian beginners.

Due to careful management, we have been able to keep our annual membership subscription for 2015 to a very reasonable $35 per annum.

There is no additional charge to attend as many classes as you are able to fit in.

Full contact details for courses are listed on our timetable, which can be viewed at our website: tweedcoast.u3anet.org.au/ wp Alternatively call Lynda (07) 5513 1047.

Australia Day Citizen of the Year award a long time in the making

Tweed Citizen of the Year George Anderson and Young Achiever in Community Service, Michael Ashburn, with one of the wooden pianos crafted by Mr Anderson during his years making items for charity

MURWILLUMBAH resident and WWII bomber crew member George Anderson has been handcrafting wooden treasures for charity for many years, alongside decades of dedication to community service organisations.

The 89-year-old was one of several award recipients during the Tweed’s official 2015 Australia Day ceremony.

Mr Anderson, a wireless operator on Lancaster bombers during WWII before emigrating from England to Murwillumbah with his family in 1959, said he was surprised but extremely honoured to receive the Tweed Citizen of the Year award.

The dedicated Tweed Valley Woodcrafters member has made hundreds of wooden jewellery boxes, bowls and other finely crafted items to be raffled or sold for charities such as palliative support, cancer services, Probus and the Murwillumbah Hospital Auxiliary. It is just one of the ways he has tirelessly served the com-

munity in retirement, after a longer career as a sales staff member and photographer at a Tweed newspaper.

He has worked for Legacy Australia for the past three decades, helping many of the region’s war widows, and was honoured for a perfect meeting attendance record for the past 40 years with Murwillumbah Lions Club.

George is a shining emblem of his bomber squadron’s motto ‘mens agitat molem’ (mind over matter), often fundraising in Murwillumbah’s main street despite having his stomach surgically removed a decade ago because of cancer. Many residents will remember him as the ‘white rabbit’ coordinating fund-raising coin lines in the main street.

This year’s award recipients also includes Kingscliff resident Michael Ashburn, 29, who was named the Young Achiever in Community Service for coordinating touch football tournaments that have raised nearly $40,000 for people in need.

Coolangatta Senior Citizens

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Check out our showroom of new scooters, power chairs and a large variety of daily living aids

interactive sports on big screen.

Our next FREE Monthly Concert will be on Monday 23rd February 2015 @ 1-00 pm Qld. time, and will feature the glamorous and very talented “SUSIE JAY “ accompanied by “JOE ACE” with his fabulous voice. With her wonderful voice and colourful costumes Susie brings to life many famous female performers of our time.

A great afternoon of entertainment is assured; BYO Lunch/Nibbles, tea/ coffee available. For enquiries or events brochure and concert bookings (recommended) please phone 07 5536 4050 or call into the centre at 2 Gerrard Street Coolangatta.

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THE Coolangatta Seniors Citizens Centre for “50 & over Seniors” welcomes all Gold Coast & Tweed Heads residents & visitors.

The Centre has a large range of activities including, Bingo, Ballroom Dancing (New Vogue & Modern incl. lessons) Broadband for seniors with free Computer Lessons, Card Games, Choir Group, Indoor Bowls, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chatter, Library, Light Exercises, Mah Jong, Qigong, Rock & Roll (Incl. Lessons), Swing or Sway, Snooker & Eight Ball, Social Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Monthly Bus Trips, Free Monthly Variety Concerts, Hairdresser & Beautician, Free Wii

07 5524 4398 1800 726 000

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TWEED HEADS: Tuesday 24 February 2015, 11:00am – Vibrantly well at any age. It’s great when you feel well enough to really enjoy your life – mobile, full of energy, and happy too.

Olwen Anderson, a naturopath and counsellor, would like to share with you some tips to help you be vibrantly well, no matter what your age. Bookings essential, please phone 07 5569 3150.

Murwillumbah: Thursday 19 February 2015, 11:00am – Book and Film tie-ins.

Are you interested in a discussion about books that have been made into

movies? Neville Jennings is a Murwillumbah local and will be presenting this talk for book lovers and movie buffs alike. For bookings phone 02 6670 2427.

Kingscliff: Wednesday 11th February 2015, 12.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. - Author Workshop by renown author Angela Lockwood. Make confident choices.

Find success through focussing on what’s important. Become more productive with your time. Learn how to make better decisions in life & business.

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News from THE TWEED Celebrate International Women’s Day COOLANGATTA Tweed View Club will be holding its celebration of International Women’s Day ’ on Monday, 9th March at The South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Drive South Tweed Heads, commencing at 9.30 a.m. DST for morning tea.

A very impressive programme of Guest Speakers has been organised and is guaranteed to inspire and entertain all present.

• Rachel Cutajar is Deputy Principal at Southport High School with a wealth of experience in the Education and Creative Arts fields, as well as being an accomplished playwright. She is passionate about the production of elite teachers and is a strong advocate for Arts Education.

Vivi Germanos-Koutsounadis was last year named People of Australia Ambassador and was a Finalist in the NSW Woman of the Year Award. This was testament to her tireless passion for social justice and hard work in the community sector. She will speak on

Tweed Bridge Club

TWEED Bridge Club beginners lessons start on SatMulticulturalism and Culturally Diurday 31st January from 9-11an (DST). Have fun, make verse Women. new friends and challenge your mind. All enquiries Danielle Phillips is a Senior High School to Daniela 07 5599 4567.

Student at Tweed River High School and will present the theme for IWD’15 “Equality for Women is Progress for All” from the perspective of the youth OUR monthly meetings are held on the 1st Friday of of today.

The event is compered by Maggie- each month at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Anne Leybourne of BAM Corporate Heads South at 2pm (NSW time) in the Secret GarEvents, a highly regarded Event den Room. All members and guests are invited to Organiser and a dedicated supporter attend. Phone Evelyn on 5599 8283 for further inforof VIEW Clubs of Australia. Light Re- mation. freshments will be served at the conclusion of the Programme and a Trading Table will be available.

The cost is $16 and bookings may be made by telephoning Penelope Thorpe on 5534 3931. Closing date is Monday 2nd March.

VIEW Clubs of Australia proudly support The Smith Family and its Learning for Life programmes which provide students with a range of incentives to provide a “hand up” rather than a “hand out”.

A.O.O.B’s Twin Towns

Twin Towns Evening VIEW Club TWIN Towns Evening VIEW Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm (NSW Time) at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club. Women of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy a great meal, listen to Guest Speakers and support The Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” program. You are welcome to come along as a guest or join by phoning Barbara on 07 5523 1057 by 1.00pm Monday prior to meeting or for information email; twintownsevening view@gmail.com

Do you know about Shuffleboard?

MANY people mistakenly think it is a board game. Shuffleboard is a fun and friendly outdoor sport played on courts under shade cover. It is a gentle exercise for both mind and body. We encourage people of all ages – from seniors to grandchildren to take part. All equipment is supplied free of charge and an experienced player will teach you the rules of play. Free parking is available. The first morning is free, future mornings are $5 for non – members, $4 for members including morning tea. Children are free. There is no

need to be bored or lonely we are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members. So come along and say g’day to us.

Days of play are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (Elanora) Thursday (Coolangatta) 9,30am – 12noon (Qld time) Elanora Club is at end of Pines Lane [exit 92 from north or south M1 highway] Coolangatta is on 3rd floor of “Showcase on the beach” Griffith Street.

For further information phone Fay on 5575 9203.

Tweed Hospital Auxiliary

THE Tweed Hospital Auxiliary held its first fundraising event for 2015 on Friday 23 January in the Courtyard of the Tweed Hospital. An Australia Day BBQ was held by the Events Team and even though the weather was very inclement, over $500 was raised on the day.

All proceeds go to the Tweed Hospital for the purchase of necessary equipment.

The last fundraiser for 2014 was the Christmas Raffle which was drawn at

the Tweed Heads Bowls Club on Friday 12 December. The winner of the giant Christmas stocking was B. Worner. Jan Walpole, Jenny Taylor and Gabi won the 3 other prizes.

Bingo sessions are held every Sunday at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club commencing at 1.00 pm. Great Cash prizes can be won.

The Auxiliary is looking forward to another successful fundraising year in 2015.

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What’s more, there’s no need to travel out of the local area for the actual surgery as our surgeons operate in Tweed Heads. We also offer a full range of eye care services through the Public health system in Murwillumbah.

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SLEEPING Solutions Important sleep information for grandparents minding their grandchildren

NIGHTMARES - Have your grandchildren been having any nightmares lately?

Sometimes it’s hard for children to fall asleep when they’re afraid of having a scary dream that feels way too real.

If the fear of nightmares is keeping your child awake, talk to them about it. Sometimes talking about the nightmares (and even drawing a picture of them) can help children stop having them.

By the way, children have many more bad

dreams when they watch scary or violent TV shows or movies or read scary books or stories before bedtime.

Instead of doing those kinds of things, try to get them to think good thoughts before bed.

Ask them to imagine a favorite place or activity or think of all the people who love and care about them.

Reading a peaceful book before bed or playing soothing music can help grandchildren have sweet dreams.

Worry and Stress -

Both children and adults get insomnia, but it doesn’t affect them the same way. Children who are deprived of sleep often feel hyper – like they’re bouncing off the walls. Adults, on the other hand, feel sluggish and tired.

Insomnia also can happen when children are worried about things. It’s easy for them to feel stressed when they have tests at school, after-school activities, team sports, and chores around the house to do If they start to feel overwhelmed — like it’s all just too much — look for the signs and talk with them about their anxieties. You may be able to help put some balance in their schedule by discussing this with the parents. It may mean cutting out some activities so children have more free time. Reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD, August 2014.

Why do we need to sleep?

EVERY creature needs to rest. Giraffes, little babies, elephants, dogs, cats, children, koala bears, grandparents, moms, dads, and hippos in the jungle — they all sleep! Just like eating, sleep is necessary for survival.

Sleep gives your body a rest and allows it to prepare for the next day. It’s like giving your body a mini-vacation. Sleep also gives your brain a chance to sort things out. Scientists aren’t exactly sure what kinds of organizing your brain does while you sleep, but they think that sleep might be the time when the brain sorts and stores information, replaces chemicals, and solves problems.

The amount of sleep a person needs depends a lot on his or her age. Babies sleep a lot — about 14 to 15 hours a day! But many older people only need about 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night.

Most children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old are somewhere in between, needing 10 to 11 hours of sleep. Some children might need more and some need less. It depends on the child.

Did you know: Skipping 1 night’s sleep makes a person cranky and clumsy.

After missing 2 nights of sleep, a person will have problems thinking and doing things; his or her brain and body can’t do their normal tasks nearly as well.

After 5 nights without sleep, a person will hallucinate (this means seeing things that aren’t actually there). Eventually, it becomes impossible for the brain to give its directions to the rest of the body without sleep — the brain needs to spend time in bed and catch its ZZZs! Reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD, August 2014.

FEELING GOOD

and Staying Independent Gentle exercise classes with Blue Care

GENTLE exercise classes with Blue Care Are you over 65? Do you want to keep fit and active? Do you want to reduce your aches and pains? Blue Care is running a gentle exercise program titled Keep Moving which assists with healthy ageing. The weekly one hour exercise group is designed to strengthen your body and reduce stiffness, aches and pains. The program has been developed by physiotherapists to keep you fit and active. For more information contact Blue Care Allied Health Southport 5555 4444

Support for people ‘over 50’ living with diabetes MOVING Forward is a free activity and education program specifically for Type 2 diabetics, commencing in Elanora in late February.

The program will be delivered by an Exercise Physiologist and will help people manage and improve their health in a supportive environment. For more information, please call Paul Cavendish on 0406 665 856 or the 60 & Better Program on 5525 6466.

Scleroderma, Raynauds and Sjogrens Support THE Scleroderma, Raynauds and Sjogrens Gold Coast Support Group will hold their Supporters Group meeting at the Tallebudgera Surf Club on Monday (date) at 10.30 am. All welcome. For more information please ring Carole on 0422 060 090.

Dates will be the 2nd Monday of every 2nd month as follows; 9th February, 13th April, 8th June, 10th August, 12th October and Christmas lunch on 14th December.

Maintain that New Year’s resolution!

IS your New Year’s resolution to take better care of yourself?

One way for women over 50 to do just that is to book in for a free breastscreen every two years. BreastScreen Queensland Gold Coast Service Health Promotion Officer Julia Foreman said the service has many free appointments available now.

“We would like to encourage eligible women to make a New Year’s resolution to participate in breast cancer screening regularly,” Ms Foreman said. Ms Foreman said even with a great amount of publicity about breast cancer, there were still a lot of women who had not

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made having a breastscreen a routine part of their health regime.

“The risk of breast cancer increases with age and all women aged between 50 and 74 are strongly encouraged to attend regular breast screening,” she said.

“Women in their forties and those over 75 are also welcome to access free breastscreens at BreastScreen Queensland services.”

“Having a screening mammogram is the best way to detect breast can-

cer in its very early stages when treatment can be more effective,” she said.

BreastScreen Queensland services are conveniently located at Helensvale, Southport and West Burleigh.

A mobile service is visiting Nerang now until 19 February.

Women aged 40 and older can arrange a free breastscreen appointment at their preferred BreastScreen Queensland location by phoning 13 20 50. No doctors referral is required.

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FEELING GOOD

nt e d n e p e d In g in y a t and S Beyond 50 Fitness for Men

BILL Hardy knows the importance of keeping healthy as we age, so much so that he went to TAFE to study for his Diploma of Fitness.

Towards the end of a successful career in the hos-

pitality industry, Bill contracted prostate cancer and it was during his rehabilitation after surgery that he turned his mind towards a new career in fitness.

During the rehabilitation

phase it was necessary to visit a health professional for light exercise classes that assist men in returning to their pre-op condition. It was during this phase of recovery that he experienced firsthand the

fact that the majority of men were extremely unfit and ageing beyond their years. Many men had difficulty carrying out any exercise routine in a satisfactory manner and weight was a major problem. Get-

ting up and down from a chair or the floor was difficult for some.

Despite being at retirement age, Bill decided to attend Gold Coast TAFE over an 18-month period to obtain a Diploma of Fitness. He wanted to help people aged 50 and beyond to achieve levels of fitness that would improve their lifestyles and outlooks on life.

Bill believes that fitness of the mind has a great deal to do with fitness of the body and that physical activity supports a healthy brain. His methods provide opportunities to build strength and increase flexibility and contribute to weight loss and overall good health and in an individual’s own time. ‘Fit-

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ness needs to be perceived as fun and valuable or we subconsciously avoid it.’ Any men wanting to enhance their lifestyles and increase

their energy levels are welcome to call Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better on 5525 6466 to book a spot for the six-week mens’ program starting in 2015.

Boost circulation with Aircycle IF your New Year resolution was to exercise regularly, the good news is that it doesn’t have to mean going to the gym or becoming an Olympic athlete!

With few exceptions, even if you’re disabled or injured, 19 or 90 you can still improve your muscle strength and fitness level.

Getting Started: We all have reasons for being inactive. We may think we are: Too old; Too sick; Too tired; Too busy; Too overweight. But it’s never too late to start. Walking for 30 minutes is recommended but shorter amounts that add up to 30 minutes daily work too.

Make Exercise Fun If you have to force yourself out the door every time you exercise, it’s time to take the hard work out of it.

1) Stick to a routine: Keep in mind the benefits you will receive by making a plan and sticking to it.

2) Choose an exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise: Choose something you will look forward to. Activities involving

others provide social contacts and new friends.

3) Make exercise time fly: Activities which require concentration, like Tai Chi or golf, make the time fly by.

4) Include variety: Be constantly looking for something new. Perhaps enroll in a class.

5) Indoor exercise: Exercise equipment is available to suit all fitness levels and enables your programme to continue all year.

6) Seated Exercise: Those with joint or muscle problems, injuries or illness, can watch TV while keeping joints and muscles moving to encourage strength and mobility, help reduce swollen ankles and cramps and avoid the foot problems of diabetes. The soft, easy to use Aircycle exerciser enables you to do this. It’s a great circulation booster.

Available online at $29.90: www.aircycleexerciser.com or phone 0412 329 450. But whatever you do however you do it, make exercise fun!

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We received hundreds of entries to our Postcards Competition from eager readers across the four editions of our newspaper. Entries from the Travel Tales competition were also included in the draw.

Ken and Pat Perkin from Nambour are the lucky winners of a 7 night cruise from Ucango and P&O Cruises and they will be able to choose between a Barrier Reef Discovery cruise or a Pacific Island Hopper cruise.

Dave Hulsman, Director of Ucango Travel & Cruise Centre presented the delighted couple with their prize.

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Do you love Trains?

THE Australian Railway Historical Society is now in it’s 58th year of operating rail tours and reached it’s 1000th tour with the Santa special last December.

In February our first tour for the year is to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland town of Landsborough with the option of a bus to the quirky village of Montville high on the range, or a bus to Caloundra where a boat will be waiting to take you for a cruise along the Pumicestone passage.

If neither of these options appeals, you can spend a few hours exploring Landsborough with perhaps a visit to the local museum, or jump back on the train (at a small cost) for a return trip to the village of Eudlo. On March 7th, after crossing the fertile plains of the Lockyer Valley and an ascent of the Great Dividing Range our ‘SUMMIT EXPRESS’ railmotor will pass through Toowoomba and continue to the township of Clifton where a lunch stop will be made at a country pub.

Travelling on through Warwick and some wonderful sparsely populated range country, we reach the fruit growing region of the Granite Belt. Here we will stop at The Summit where you will have the option of leaving the railmotor for a coach trip to a couple of wineries or

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stay on the railmotor and continue to Wallangarra. The bus and railmotor will take everyone to Stanthorpe for an overnight stay where accommodation and an evening meal is included in the fare. Return to Brisbane will be on March 8th.

Do you love Steam Trains? Why not join us in April for the Maitland Steamfest. You will need to make your own way to and from Maitland where accommodation has been arranged for 3 nights at the Monte Pio Hotel.

Saturday and Sunday morning will be spent riding special trains, and a lunch cruise on the Newcastle Harbour has been arranged for Sunday afternoon. Monday and Tuesday will be spent exploring closed railway lines, old mining sites, historic hotels and villages with accommodation at the historic Neath Hotel. The Great Circle tour is a 10 day tour starting and ending in Sydney, using the XPT from Sydney to Melbourne, the Overland from Melbourne to Adelaide and a chartered train from Adelaide via Broken Hill, Parkes, Cootamundra, and Woolongong to Sydney. 9 night’s accommodation and some meals are included in the fare.

Phone 3252 1759 for more information.

Stonestreets Travel Expands Into International Market WELL known local company Stonestreets have significantly expanded their Travel and Tours division in 2015 with the addition of a new range of international and corporate travel offerings.

Stonestreets popular tour business has been operating a wide range of Australian tours since 1995, including a number of four wheel drive tours.

Their first international tour was conducted in 2012, since then the company has operated 2 to 3 international tours a year which have generated a high degree of interest in the local market. The ongoing success of these tours led to the recent appointment of Sue McPherson, an international travel agent with over 20 years experience in Toowoomba including demonstrated expertise in both escorted tours and tailoring individual travel packages. Sue will be responsible for the development of a full range of international tours and the coordination of corporate travel packages both internationally and within Australia.

Managing Director Phil Stonestreet said that Sue’s appointment reflected Stonestreets ongoing commitment to their Travel and Tours division “we anticipate that this area of our business will double in the 2015 calendar year” he said “we believe the recent opening of the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport and the opportunities it provides for both incoming and outgoing tourists will provide ongoing stimulus for Stonestreets Travel and Tours”.

A full international tour program for 2015 will be released in the coming weeks, with destinations including Europe, the United States, Iceland, India, Turkey and New Zealand already planned. Corporate travel packages including conferences and international school tours are also generating a high level of interest.

Stonestreets Coaches, a family owned business, commenced operations in 1993. The company currently runs a fleet of some 300 buses across Queensland with divisions including school bussing, charters, project bussing and travel and tours. For more information phone 07 4687 5555.

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30 Days of Wonderment

EXPLORE, Experience and Enjoy are the main focus in our “Wonders of the South” tour departing in October 2015. You will experience 30 days of wonderment visiting the most significant places in Peru, Argentina and Brazil. Machu Picchu, Lake Tititcaca, the glaciers in El Calafate, Buenos Aires (the city that never sleeps) the magic of Iguazu Falls and the grand finale: Rio de Janeiro.

This small group fully escorted tour will be presented in various locations in public information sessions. The day to day itinerary will be revealed through original photos in a power point where all the scenery and colours will give you crucial visual information. Plenty of time will be allocated to discuss relevant information and you are most welcome!

• Wednesday 11 February – Bribie Island • Thursday 12 February – Caloundra • Saturday 14 February – Toowoomba • Thursday 19 February – Maroochydore • Friday 20 February – Buderim • Wednesday 25 February - Noosa Contact us: 07 5492 5274 or Mob: 0400 193 040 Email: latinamericagrouptours@gmail.com Web: www.latinamericagrouptours Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Latinamericagrouptours

Uncover every corner of Europe FOR over 35 years, Insight Vacations has been designing the world’s finest escorted travel itineraries. As the experts in Europe, Insight offers 113 journeys to 43 countries across the continent and covers more of Europe than any other operator.

Insight Vacations also offers the same legendary high standards and carefully curated itineraries in North America, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Morocco, Egypt and Israel. Travelling with Insight Vacations not only provides high quality and great value, but offers the right price for the best experience possible. Whether you travel on your own, with friends or loved ones, you can rest assured that every detail will be taken care of. Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups limited to just 40 travellers, the services of an experienced Tour Director who acts as ‘travelling concierge,’ and expertly planned itineraries offering a range of Signature Experiences that provide a unique and revealing look into the history and culture of each destination. Guests also enjoy Signature Dining and Dine-Around Evenings and stay in expertly handpicked hotels that are

centrally or scenically located. With the perfect balance of escorted and independent exploration, Insight ensures you will experience every country like never before. Imagine stretching out on a luxury coach with business class legroom, watching the white caps of the Swiss Alps glide by, cruising on the Rhine past vineyards and medieval castles or waking up in an historic hotel with views of the canals of Venice right below. All these dreams can come true while travelling with Insight Vacations.

For something even more special, Insight Gold Luxury all-inclusive holidays refine and perfect all the ingredients of the classic notions of travel.

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The name “Europa” comes from the ancient Greek mythology.

Europa was a Phoenician princess whom Zeus abducted after assuming the form of a dazzling white bull and took her to Crete.

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15 Days Natural wonders of China Zhangjiajie, Tianmen Mountain, Yichang, Yangtze river cruise, Chongqing, Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu Fully inclusive from $3880

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The Mediterranean Sea was a Desert. Recent research show that indeed, the beautiful sea, was long ago completely dry.

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Lost in Penguin

Our first holiday It all began as our first holiday as a newly married couple.

We thought we would start our holiday with a little bit of class by catching a limousine to the airport, as it was an early morning flight, I rang the company twice to make sure they had our booking.

The morning arrived and we waited for our limousine to come and we waited then a desperate phone call to them and they turned up late.

Yes we missed our plane to Sydney, the staff at the airport managed to get us onto another plane.

When we arrived in Sydney we had to find our way to where we were to catch a coach for our big tour, we thought we had found fellow passengers, and waited with them. When the coach arrived we were told we were not on their list of passengers.

Guess what we ended up being taken all the way to Yass by a small private bus to catch the one that told us we weren’t on their list.

After our disastrous start we ended up having the most fantastic holiday and we cherish many happy memories.

WE were on a cruise in Tasmania and went on a tour to a pretty little place called “Penguin”. There were two buses from the ship and one person inadvertently got on the wrong bus to go back on the ship.

After much counting and recounting of heads, the driver phoned the other driver and rescued the “lost” person.

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door and there were no lights on in the hallway, then I heard staff apologising to some of the guest going in for breakfast that there was a power cut and the power would be back on entire hotel! Thankfully shortly. I had blown the power in the . the power was back on in a few minutes hotel.

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BUDGET EAT Monte’s Lounge (crazy circus décor, live cabaret shows, trivia nights) – burgers and beer, pizza, curry, tapas – burgers from $14.

SLEEP The Todd Tavern - $60 per night with shared facilities, extra person $10; or double room with ensuite $80 per night DO Check out the Camel Cup in July or the Henley-on-Todd Regatta (August)– an Aussie take on English boating with bottomless boats, barefoot crew and a dry riverbed. The Alice Desert Festival in September offers plenty of free events.

Pop into the old gaol which houses the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame – entry $5.50 (seniors).

BOUTIQUE EAT Glen Helen Homestead Lodge – award winning dining in the West McDonnell Ranges, kangaroo, barra, duck, lamb, pork, mains from $31.

SLEEP Doubletree Hilton –King premier suite with mountain view $389 p/night with buffet breakfast (peak season).

DO Visit Papunya Tula Artists gallery for original artworks painted

by Central and Western Desert peoples, take a champagne and sunset helicopter tour for unsurpassed views of the red centre $345pp, or trek across the desert on the back of a camel from $60pp.

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Learn all about the world of boutique & small ship cruising 5 NIGHT PACKAGE

SMALL ship cruising allows you to go where the larger ships simply cannot access. Get up close and personal to the highlights & wildlife of the destinations you are visiting in some of the world’s most exotic and unique cruise destinations.

Cruise with like-minded travellers with the very best and unique itineraries, on the most luxurious ships available. Discover worldwide voyages with Ponant; Alaska, Hawaiian Islands and Mexico’s Sea of Cortes with Un-Cruise Adventures, The Mediterranean, South Africa, India and Southeast Asia with Voyages to Antiquity, worldwide voyages with Hapag Lloyd, cruising on the greatest river of Asia, India’s Brahmaputra River aboard the MV Mahabaahu, The Mississippi River with American Cruise Lines and the Caribbean and Great Lakes of USA & Canada with Pearl Seas Cruises.

To learn more about benefits of boutique and small ship cruising, helloworld Ashmore and helloworld Nerang invite you to attend a FREE film presentation. There are 2 screenings available; 2-4pm or 6-8pm on Wednesday 18 February to be held at Southport Sharks. To RSVP your attendance simply contact the friendly team at helloworld Nerang on 07 5578 2544 or email nerang@helloworld.com.au or the team at helloworld Ashmore on 07 5539 2144 or email ashmore@helloworld.com.au by 13 February and mention if you would prefer the afternoon or evening presentation. Refreshments will be included. We look forward to seeing you!

TIME to treat yourself to a Tropical North Qld holiday at an award winning Daintree Resort with a touch of Cairns City to add sparkle and bright lights to complete the package.

This perfect 5 night Getaway begins when you check in at Pacific Hotel on the Esplanade in the vibrant Cairns CBD. A short walk to the famous Night Markets, stroll along the boardwalk or to the nearby marina.

The next day your driver will meet you for the scenic coastal drive north to Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa. A stop on the way for a 30 minute helicopter flight filled with scenery that will take your breath away.

Experience tropical rainforest sounds, aromas, textures and sights as you relax in the serenity of your Daintree accommodation for 3 nights. Your stay here includes all breakfasts

and dinners with a complimentary pre dinner drink each night.

Discover the wonders of this amazing heritage listed area as you glide along the mighty Daintree River with interesting commentary during your cruise, followed by a Daintree Tea and biscuits.

A full day Daintree Tour including a sumptuous two-course BBQ lunch with seasonal tropical fruit. A unique day that balances fun, activity and relaxation together with in-depth knowledge, will have you wishing the day wouldn’t end.

Rest ‘n Relax on day 4 (optional tours available) A return to Pacific Hotel for your last night in Cairns before heading home after breakfast the next day.

Make your own travel arrangements to Cairns or let me book your Qld Rail Travel. Use your concessions.

An ideal package for groups, couples or singles it is filled with value at $1,195pp/ts. Single supplement is available. Dates are flexible but subject to availability.

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• 3 active volcanoes • 4 counties – Kauai,Honolulu, • 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet Maui, Hawaii • 50th state of the USA • 8 main islands - Niihau,

BOOK view e R GATECRASHING PARADISE Misadventures in the real Maldives Tom Chesshyre

ALLEN & UNWIN - NICHOLAS BREALEY Saturday 28th February 2015 LANDSBOROUGH With coach connections to Montville or Caloundra Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March THE SUMMIT EXPRESS Week end tour to the Granite Belt Wineries Friday 17th to Wednesday 22nd April STEAMFEST IN MAITLAND Ride Historic NSW trains and explore some mining sites, historic hotels and villages Wednesday 6th to Friday 15th May THE GREAT CIRCLE TOUR Sydney to Sydney via Melbourne, Adelaide, Broken Hill & Parkes “Book early as seats are limited”

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TO many the Maldives not only symbolises “paradise”, but is paradise. It’s the dream destination: turquoise waters, white sands, palm trees, cocktails. Eyeing the drizzle through his office window one lunchtime, Tom Chesshyre impulsively bought a plane ticket. He had no hotel bookings, a long break from work, and a sense of “what the hell”. What better place to escape to than paradise? Rather than the glitzy, fivestar hideaways favoured by VIPs, he wanted to see the real Maldives, skirting around the archipelago’s edges staying at simple guesthouses, and using cargo ships and ferries.Until recently outsiders were banned from islands not officially endorsed as “tourist resorts”.

But now 1000 sandy shores had opened up in the Indian Ocean. Tom travels in a giant circle 600 miles around the many islands and atolls of the remote nation - the flattest on Earth - taking him to communities that haven’t seen an outsider for decades, gorgeous beaches, colourful characters aplenty, cat-and-mouse politics (including an encounter with a former dictator), dodgy backstreets, the odd posh hotel and many a rocky sea.

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The Cruising Life

BY ALLAN BLACKBURN IT is everyone’s fantasy – taking a cruise. Some people have done multiple cruises. For some it is a way of life with the destination not really mattering. There is an amazing variety of choices available – big ships, smaller ships, Pacific islands, Caribbean, Asia, around Australia, around the World – you decide where you want to go and for how long.

While the Port of Brisbane is not on many cruise itineraries, there are a significant number of offerings right on our doorstep. A cruise of about 11 nights to the South Pacific is a good compromise as it is long enough to really appreciate the different lifestyle that cruising is.

Possible destinations include Isle of Pines, Port

Vila, Port Denarau and Suva. From the moment you get on board and unpack, there is little in the way of responsibility to worry about. All the housework is done, there are no meals to prepare or dirty dishes to wash up.

The only decisions you need to make is when to eat and how immersed you want to be in the shipboard activities.

Without a doubt, eating is one of the highlights of any cruise. There is no limit to the amount of food you can consume and it is available at all hours. So you have to pace yourself or pay the price of an expanding waistline. Haute cuisine dining in the restaurants is a treat, with multicourse gourmet delights embellished by strangesounding names. This usually comes with a degree of formality in dress style but this is a

small price to pay for highclass food. You can tempt your taste buds with exotic dishes like escargot, lobster tails with king prawns, bombe Alaska, tiramisu or a profiterole tower. The buffet provides a more casual style with the benefit of flexible hours and your choice of an almost endless variety of simpler food. Then there are the snack bars and ice cream bar, ensuring there are never hunger pains. A daily newsletter lets you know what entertainment is on offer.

It is quite impossible to attend everything and a choice needs to be made.

You can choose table tennis, golf, water polo, Zumba, bridge playing, bingo, trivia quizzes, line dancing, quoits, darts, shuffle board, lectures, fitness sessions, carpet bowls, cooking demos, the list goes on. At night

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the emphasis switches to entertainment – live shows, movies, dancing, Karaoke, all continuing to the small hours. Grab some sleep and it all starts anew. Of course, many travellers just relax by one of the pools, snooze on a deck chair, enjoy a drink at one of the many bars or sip a coffee by the piano, the choice is yours.

The ports of call are a diversion from the days at sea.

Organised excursions take you to the highlights or you can

wander on your own or take a taxi to a place of your choosing. Each place is different. It is a chance to witness island life, including local culture, museums and customs like firewalking.

While passports are necessary on Pacific island cruises, no visas are required and there are no border formalities.

Ship’s officers record who goes ashore and the crew ensure all passengers return.

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Viber automatically detects which of your contacts already have Viber, so all you need to do is select a name and start a conversation. With Viber’s user-friendly interface, you can easily send messages and make calls. You can also change your profile picture, identify which of your contacts already have Viber, and see who else has recently joined. iOS/Android/desktop/Windows 8/Blackberry/Nokia

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Saxony’s “Born Again” Twins Leipzig St. Thomas Church

Leipzig Christmas Market

BY PHIL HAWKES

IT’S fairly well known amongst our generation that many German cities were heavily damaged during WW2

by Allied bombing raids.

The two major cities of Saxony in the eastern part of the country , Dresden and Leipzig, bore much of the brunt of these raids with considerable loss of life. The historic centre of Dresden, in particular, was reduced to rubble in the Feb 1945 firestorm, with only a few buildings remaining. Once one of Germany’s most beautiful cities, Dresden was

completely ruined.

Leipzig also suffered considerable damage, although not to the same extent as Dresden. A significant centre for publishing and trade fairs [following its early history as a trading post] , Leipzig lost over 4,000 buildings including several important architectural landmarks such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Opera House.

These have been rebuilt; moreover, restoration work has been completed on the heavily damaged St. Thomas Church with its

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Dresden’s Frauenkirche from across the Elbe River

two fine organs, the Town Hall and the Main Station. Civic pride and huge budgets have ensured that these iconic structures have been faithfully “copied”.

But it’s not war, or damage, that’s uppermost in my mind as I survey the Dresden skyline from the Augustus Bridge over the Elbe. Eddying and swirling, the river cuts a grey gash through the heart of the city on this cold December morning.

No, it’s the extraordinary sight of a completely rebuilt Altmarkt, or Old Town with its magnificent churches, palaces-cummuseums and the opera house, the famous Semperoper named after the original architect Gottfried Semper.

Then there’s the distinctive Baroque Frauenkirche [Church of our Lady] which

collapsed after the 1945 bombing. Today, this place of worship is a symbol of hope and reconciliation, reconsecrated as a Protestant church and reopened to the public as recently as 2005.

Dresden has many other fine architectural masterpieces which have been rebuilt to the exact specifications of the originals.

The Zwinger with its galleries, museum collections and outdoor performance spaces is a popular meeting place; and the Royal Palace dating back to the 15th century contains many of the city’s art treasures.

The extraordinary thing about both cities is that buildings which are less than 70 years old somehow look original with the greyish patina of 17th and 18th century structures, or even earlier. Perhaps the wintry sky creates this

illusion but I’m left imagining that had I visited in 1938, I’d have seen exactly the same sights.

Whilst Berlin has become a favourite destination for Australian tourists, it’s surprising that Saxony’s two main cities just a couple of hours away by train have not enjoyed the same popularity…yet they have so much to offer for anyone interested in

history and culture [particularly music, with two of the world’s best orchestras and many festivals on the calendar]. There’s a vibrant lifestyle matching Berlin’s, with excellent hotels such as Dresden’s trendy QF Hotel opposite the Frauenkirche, and the classy boutique Hotel Furstenhof in Leipzig.

Getting to Dresden and Leipzig isn’t difficult by train from Berlin; or by

air on Emirates to Frankfurt or Hamburg and then by train. If you feel like splashing out, Emirates Business Class is in a class of its own and at least you’ll arrive at your German destination totally pampered and refreshed, ready to enjoy everything Saxony’s “born again” twins have to offer. www.dresden.de www.leipzig.travel www.emirates.com

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Never Aloners are never alone

Pictured is the happy group following the lunch

THE Never Alone Friendship Centre certainly finished last year with a bang.

Celebrating their fourth Christmas break up, guests and volunteers enjoyed what was the end of a busy year for them.

Over 70 people got together and were well fed and entertained with the well known duo Bram and Marina mixing Christmas Carols, sing along, some humor and more seasonal songs. The guests were treated to Christmas fare and gifts. The Never Alone friendship Centre caters for those in our community who maybe socially isolated, living alone or just looking for a fun day once a week. For the low cost of a $2 weekly donation they can be involved in a variety of activities, listen to guest speakers, enjoy the occasional BBQ or be taken out on visits to places of interest. Regular mornings of Bingo add to the fun.

Co founder and Chairman, Neville Free

told Seniors Newspaper “The weekly mornings of morning tea , quizzes and general chat followed by a variety of games, indoor bowls, pamper corner, a free lending library all go to make a difference to people lives. Many friendships have been established and the recent monthly men’s lunch has added another time for some male bonding.

Neville went on to say “the volunteer team we have are very dedicated and take a personal interest in our guests.

In sickness and in health we are there for them. We meet every Wednesday morning in the hall at the Burleigh Heads Uniting Church starting at 9am and going through till noon. We resume our activities on the 4th February after a refreshing break.”

Should you like further information about the Never Alone Friendship Centre, contact Neville or Dulcie on (07) 5562 2993. The Centre is an outreach programme of the church.

How much are you worth?

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 note. In the room of 200 people, he asked, “Who would like this $20 note?” Hands started going up.

He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar note.

He then asked, “Who still wants it?”

Still the hands were up in the air. “Well”, he replied, “What if I do this?” And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe.

He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. “Now, who still wants it?” Still the hands went into the air.

“My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it be-

cause it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who love you.

“The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by who we are. You are special - don’t ever forget it.”

So count your blessings, not your problems. And remember: amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.

If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

Tea and Talk at U3A THE first Tea and Talk for 2015 will feature a very special guest: Ms Rhonda Weston. Rhonda is the National President of the U3A Network. She also holds a number of other positions within U3A. Rhonda is leading the organisation of the international U3A conference to be held in Brisbane at the end of May 2015. She was a national representative of the last U3A conference held in France.

Please come along to the Tweed Library at 2.00pm (NSW) on 14 February to hear Rhonda speak. Join us then for afternoon tea and the opportunity to meet Rhonda at a personal level.

Be a Gem!

G.E.M.S. (Gold Coast Entertainers & Musicians Society) is a group of local entertainers who hold a dinner meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club at 6.00 p.m. for dinner (optional), entertainment from 7.15 p.m.

We invite local performers to come along and “do an item” so bring your backings/ instruments, or just be “the audience” and enjoy the entertainment and the social atmosphere. For enquiries, please phone Carmel 5536 8422 or Isabel 5535 2513.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

How the Other Half Loves FEBRUARY Show on day, Friday and Saturday days 14th and 21st at 2 plays) comedy entitled from February 12th to 28th night opening at 7.30 pm pm. It’s a very clever Alan “How the Other Half with shows each Thurs- and 2 matinees on Satur- Ayckbourn (author of 77 Loves” with many of the standard sex farce elements: spiralling lies, compromising situations

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Burleigh Square Dancing Club BURLEIGH Squares Square Dancing Club invites you to learn Square Dancing, a fun way to have gentle exercise for mind and body whilst socializing and meeting new friends.

Weekly dances held at 7pm on Saturday night at Maher Hall, Matilda Street Burleigh Heads commencing 31st January 2015. Beginners’ course commences 21 st February 2015 with intakes of new dancers until 28 th March 2015.

For further information, phone Joy on 5523 3047 or Pam on 5576 7989.

and come-uppances barely avoided, whilst also offering some thoughtful assessments about why people are so disastrously susceptible to infidelity.

Guest Director, Annie Lotocki has selected a wonderful cast to portray the various, mostly dysfunctional characters: New-comers to Tugun, Adam Skelton and Peta Simeon play the mis-

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matched Bob and Teresa Phillips, Viv Gian, last seen on our stage in “Trap for a Lonely Man” and Chris Hawkins, “It Runs in the Family” are Fiona and Frank Foster, Gai Byrne “It Runs in the Family” and Craig Smith, “Haywire!” are the third hapless but innocent couple, Mary and William Featherstone.

For more information please contact the Direc-

tor, Annie, at 5530 8337 or 0410 540 170 or email: lotocki@ozemail.com.au As always, the play can be seen at Tugun Village Community Centre in Coolangatta Road, bookings with Ronnie on 5522 4740. Tickets are $15 and $12 Concession (and groups of 10 or more).

Patrons will enjoy our ever popular Cabaret Seating + B.Y.O. food and drinks.

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community news Rotarians sizzle sausages at Burleigh Heads

THE outdoor temperatures might have been sizzling but so were the sausages in the Rotary Club of Coolangatta-Tweed Heads pop-up shop (pictured) at Burleigh Heads on Australia Day. A live broadcast of Channel 7’s Sunrise show, beachside at Burleigh, drew hungry crowds, with hardworking volunteer Rotarians rising to the challenge and feeding the masses while raising funds for worthy charitable causes.

Painting Exhibition PATSY Foard is holding a painting exhibition at the Royal Queensland Art Society, 25 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach from Saturday 28th February to Friday 13th March open Monday to Friday 10 to 3 and weekends 9 to 5. Patsy has won many awards and participated in numerous group shows during her career.

Tugun Theatre Presents

Movies in the Park FROM Nerang to Burleigh, Palm Beach to Ormeau, the City of Gold Coast is again presenting the Movies in the Park summer program.

There is no better way to spend a hot summer’s night than slouching back under the stars in the great outdoors watching a movie.

We’ll provide the movie and the venue, so just grab a rug, bring a picnic or support your local community food vendors there.

The free movies program runs until the end of March at venues throughout the region and is a great way to entertain the grandkids. Activities are provided from 5.00pm and the movie starts at 7.00pm. Check your local newspaper for details.

Please note: If weather is uncertain, phone the Movies in the Park hotline on 07 5581 7016.

2015 is the Year of the Sheep/Goat

How the Other Half Loves

By Alan Ayckbourne

Guest Director, Annie Lotocki February 12th to 28th with shows each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night opening at 7.30 pm and 2 matinees on Saturdays 14th and 21st at 2 pm. It’s a very clever Alan Ayckbourn comedy.

THE Sheep is the eighth sign in the Chinese calendar, and as the number eight is particularly lucky, so is the sign of the Sheep. People born in the Year of the Sheep are tender, polite, clever, gentle, creative and compassionate and are fond of quiet living. Sheep are also very creative, but can be very shy, overly-sensitive, indecisive and anxious about their appearance.

If you were born in 1931, 1943 or 1955 you are a sheep/goat.

Chinese New Year celebrations start on 19th February.

Tugun Village Community Centre in Coolangatta Road

For bookings call Ronnie on 55224740 Tickets are $15 and $12 Concession (and groups of 10 or more).

Patrons will enjoy our ever popular Cabaret Seating + B.Y.O. food and drinks .

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You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, location and the selling price are clearly stated.

Items for sale must not exceed $500.

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ACROSS 1 Take from the ground (3,2) 4 Arrangement (3-2) 7 Type of steak 9 Belonging to us 10 Build 12 Old Russian ruler 13 Awaken 15 Helper 17 Sportsground 19 A fish 21 Something implied 22 Sodium compound 23 Walk heavily DOWN 1 Preying upon 2 A shrub 3 Magician’s word 4 London district 5 Travels round 6 Predestined 8 Part of target 11 Fisherman’s basket 14 Person of learning 16 Storehouse 18 Deported person 20 A colour

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1 Turn over with a spade to uncover facts maybe (3,2) 4 Top group turned for organisation (3-2) 7 A juicy steak and beer on the house . . .

9 . . . devoured inside what we have 10 Construct in upright position 12 Gets around some former ruler 13 Upbraid to bring from a state of apathy 15 Main assistant starts at inner departmental establishment 17 One near new sporting field 19 Directions left for a slippery swimmer 21 I’m turning a clip into something suggested 22 Compound new rite display 23 Way of walking a single step

1 Noted a pride moving in act of preying on others 2 Goes right off a spiny shrub 3 Poster reprinted musically in quick tempo 4 Some of honest old leaders in part of London 5 Travels to old city first seen 6 Was sore about crude order made

RQAS – a community art gallery The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS) in Broadbeach is a Gold Coast community art gal-

lery where members can display and sell their artworks.

Exhibitions change

Available Sunday to Thursday this FEBRUARY

monthly. Entry to the gallery is free with everyone welcome.

Classes, workshops and excursions to idyllic painting locations; encouragement for beginners and the sharing of ideas by all are just part of what make up the Royal Queensland Art Society. Art in the Park is a feature on the second Sunday of each month and social activities an integral part of this popular ‘art art art’ destination.

For more information, including about the ‘open to the public’ 2015 Film Festival Art Competition (entries close March 20), visit the Royal Queensland Art Society at 25 Broadbeach Boulevard or online at http:// rqasgoldcoast.com.

Phone 5592 0440.

RQAS opening hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays. Gallery entry is free and everyone is welcome.

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certain in advance 8 Part of target away with her, not hard 11 Many spin a fisherman’s basket 14 Was seated round the front part to see a person of wisdom 16 Storehouse of French marihuana 18 Lie round after former lover sent away from home 20 A mile off citrus fruit

THIS year’s Sand Safari will see the coastline of Surfers Paradise fill with large sand sculptures of well-known Disney characters.

Come and admire the art of sand sculpting as each sculptor competes for this year’s championship, expressing in sand what magical friendships mean to them. There’ll also be a feature interactive Disney sculpture exhibition where you can have your photo taken among the display, along with sand art and bottle workshops.

The free event, on the Foreshore at Surfers Paradise, will run over a two week period, from 13th February to 1st March.

Who do you call…

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional) National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

community news Campaign set to be the coolest yet

THROUGHOUT February and March, the Iced Tea Party™ campaign will aim to raise more than $35,000 towards research and education for early diagnosis and treatment of lymphoedema, a debilitating, life-long disorder which affects more than 300,000 Australians at any one time.

Now in its fourth year, the Iced Tea Party™ campaign has raised more than $50,000 towards lymphoedema research, for education programs for the early diagnosis of the disorder, and for improving treatment protocols for patients.

It is still not known how many Australians live

with lymphoedema, however it has been estimated that as many as 200,000 will develop the disorder as a result of cancer treatment.

It can affect people of all ages and occurs when the lymphatic circulation fails to function correctly causing persistent swelling of the limb(s) and other areas of the body.

Funds from the campaign can be used to develop an on-line Lymphoedema Registry which may answer this question.

Run by the Australasian Lymphology Association, the Iced Tea Party™ is a great way to get together with friends or colleagues, and raise funds for a

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cause that needs your support. As the coolest event this summer, the Iced Tea Party™ encourages Australians of all ages to get together and help raise awareness for a condition that we know so very little about.

“We are extremely happy with the results of previous years’ campaigns, and we’re looking forward to raising more important funds to support people living with lymphoedema,” said Dr Helen Mackie, Iced Tea Party™ campaign representative for the Australasian Lymphology Association.

“The Australasian Lymphology Association is pleased to have Haddenham Healthcare as a gold sponsor in 2015, supporting the cause to raise awareness of this debilitating disorder, with a $5000 kick-start to the campaign”.

Early detection is key to ongoing management of the disorder, and while there is no cure, research is currently underway to find better ways to manage this lifelong disorder.

Dr Mackie added: “With so much more to be learnt about treatment and management, funds for research are crucial in improving the quality of life for people with lymphoedema.”

Be cool this summer and show your support – simply host an Iced Tea Party™ or donate directly to the campaign to help fund vital research. All Iced Tea Party events, images and details can be found at www.icedteaparty.com.au

Ida Sprenger celebrates ‘98’

Ida Sprenger (seated in centre) is pictured celebrating her 98th birthday

Care & Support Services Home & Community Care – HACC Program Ph: 1800 052 222 Program assists people who are frail aged or younger people with disabilities to stay in their homes

ELEGANT, gracious and fun-loving, the sprightly Ida Sprenger, surrounded by many friends, celebrated her 98th birthday on January 27 at the Nerang Community Respite Care Association.

Born in Bundaberg in 1917, Ida has lived in Queensland most of her life.

Her late husband Herbert, whom she married in 1939, was a Police Inspector instrumental in the establishment of the state’s police radio communications branch. Ida and Herb are parents to three children, eight grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren.

A resident of Earle Haven Retirement Village, Ida is an enthusiastic reader and a canasta player who also enjoys rummikub, a tile game that combines elements of the card game rummy, and mahjong. An engaging conversationalist too, the good-natured Ida draws people to her.

Never at a loss for something to do, daytime outings to Nerang Community Respite Care are regular Tuesday happenings that top off Ida’s every week perfectly. Best wishes to Ida on ‘98’!

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Attention all Senior Women in Business!!!

The Gold Coast - Tweed Seniors Newspaper will celebrate International Woman’s Day 2015 with a special feature on Senior Women in Business in the Gold Coast and Tweed area.

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