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Volunteering goes hand-in-hand with Rosies VOLUNTEERS around Australia who go the extra mile to help those in need are celebrated during National Volunteers Week, 12-18 May. A wonderful example is Rosies on the Gold Coast.

Everyone is welcome at Rosies, whether in need of food, a sleeping bag or swag or just a cuppa and a chat with friendly volunteers.

It’s been 27 years since ‘Rosies – Friends on the Street’ first began changing the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged Queenslanders, particularly those living on the streets.

Today Rosies spans from the Gold Coast to Cairns and west to Toowoomba. An estimated 1,370 homeless are helped each week through outreach services supported by some 850 volunteers state-wide on a day-to-day basis. Rosies coPatrons are Leneen Forde AC, Chancellor of Griffith University and 22nd Governor of Queensland, and His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd).

On the Gold Coast, Rosies Drop-In Centre is located on the corner of Hicks and Davenport Streets, Southport, in the lower-ground floor corner of the Mal Burke Car Park. Open Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., $2 lunches are served daily between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with food boxes available for $10, $20 or $30.

Continued on Page 2 Volunteers Denise, Tony and Lori are pictured behind the counter of Rosies Drop-In Centre

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Celebrate National Volunteer Week VOLUNTEERING Australia is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary of National Volunteer Week (NVW) from 12-18 May, 2014. This year Volunteering Australia considers what it means to be a volunteer and reflect on the ‘best bits’ of the last 25 years.

Volunteers have a power in today’s society and a drive that enables them to make a true difference in the world – can you imagine what it would be like without them? We invite you to consider this as you celebrate the volunteers powering

your community. This NVW, go the extra mile to say ‘thank you’.

Volunteering Australia joins in the celebrations by providing the 25th Anniversary Lapel Pins. For further information about the 25th Anniversary Lapel Pins contact Volunteering Australia on (02) 6251 4060 or order online at: www.volunteeringaustralia.org Volunteering Australia thanks everyone taking part in NVW 2014.

The power of volunteers starts with a single step, giving us the strength to walk for miles … together.

Queensland Police Service celebrates 150 years THIS year marks the 150th anniversary of the Queensland Police Service, which came into being in 1864.To celebrate the anniversary, the QPS is holding events throughout 2014, and has published a commemorative book and calendar. The book and calendar are available for purchase from the Queensland Police Museum by emailmuseum@police.qld.gov.au or by phone 3364 4652, or by contacting the QPS 150 year celebrations project office by email QPS.150YearCelebrations@police.qld.gov.au.Details of the book can be found at www.police.qld.gov.au/aboutUs/facilities/ museum/celebrate/

Volunteering goes hand-in-hand with Rosies Continued from Page 1 Street vans serving mostly hot drinks and ‘cuppa soups’ are accessible in Southport at varying times Monday through Saturday and tea and coffee are served from a room at Southport Courthouse when court is in session. Once a week Rosies volunteers visit inmates at Numinbah Correctional Centre as well.

Rosies offers ‘unconditional acceptance and friendship’ and ‘aims to provide practical support to some of the most abandoned people in our society. Rosies is non-preaching and non-discriminatory.’

According to volunteer Denise, the cupboards were bare at the not-forprofit Rosies not long ago but thanks to the broadcasting efforts of radio station Hot Tomato, public generosity ensured that larder shelves were stocked once again, at least for a while. Anyone wishing to donate tinned or dried foods, sleeping bags or funds towards the cost of $147 swags for the homeless is welcome to drop in to Rosies during open hours or to contact co-ordinator Wendy on 0400 474 992. With winter on its way, Rosies would be grateful too for donations of blankets, scarves, beanies and gloves.

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community news Aged Care Seminar held in Brisbane SUNSHINE Coast and Gold Coast residents travelled to Brisbane to take part in an informative Aged Care Seminar held in the heart of the city. Presented by Mercer Financial Advice and Regis Aged Care, the seminar provided an overview of the aged care system including the significant changes being introduced on July 1, 2014.

Pictured are several of the attendees from the seminar.

Banora Point Probus Club BANORA Point Probus Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 10.30 am in the South Tweed Sports Club. A friendly mixed club for retirees.

Visitors are welcome at the meetings and social outings. Enquiries phone Bae 07 5590 9738 for more information.

Governments get a big “F” for employing older workers

GOVERNMENTS, both federal and state, lag well behind the private sector when it comes to employing older workers, a new report reveals.

Using ABS and Census data, the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre report - Past, present and future of mature age labour force participation in Australia - highlights variations in rates of ageing and mature age par-

ticipation across the country. An interesting finding is a marked decline in the proportion of people aged 60 and over employed by governments. For example, around 16.4% of men aged 50 to 59 work across national, state and local bureaucracies, but this falls to 12.7% for men in their 60s. Women drop from 24.2% in their 50s to 20.1%. Conversely, private sector employment

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actually increases as people age. National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill said the findings were surprising considering Treasurer Joe Hockey’s recent emphasis on the costs of population ageing.

“Government threats to raise the pension age, when they don’t employ older workers themselves, are a bit rich,” O’Neill said.

“The public service should represent the gold standard in hiring and retaining mature age staff.

Instead, public servants aged over 60 are a rare breed across the country.

“When it comes to employing senior Australians, governments, both federal and state, get a big ‘F’.”

The report concludes that an ageing workforce underscores the importance of addressing the barriers to mature age employment from age limits on workers compensation to discriminatory recruitment practices.

“Unless governments lead by example and stamp out age discrimination, Australia’s mature age participation rates will continue to lag behind

those of other OECD countries,” he said.

In 2012, 14% of the population was aged 65 and over. This is projected to increase to 20% in 2042.

The proportional decline in the “working age” population (15 to 64) may result in wage inflation and lower productivity.

Earlier research conducted for the Human Rights Commission indicates that just a 5% increase in paid employment of Australians aged 55plus would add $48 billion to the economy annually.

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community news Red Cross Shops prepare for winter chill “How many of us have a much loved, but seldom worn, woollen jumper lying in the bottom of our wardrobe, or a woollen blanket that we never use?

“If you have a bit of spare time this weekend why not search your cupboards for long forgotten blankets or woollen clothing, and give them a new lease of life by taking them to your nearest

RED Cross Shops around Australia are appealing for donations of warm clothing and blankets to help build up their stocks ahead of winter.

General Manager for Red Cross shops, Kate Dear says “Our shops play a vital role in providing warm, fashionable and affordable clothing during winter, but to keep our stores well stocked we rely on the generosity of the public.”

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Commission of Audit: Seniors left in the lurch

OLDER Australians will be shocked by many of the recommendations contained in the Commission of Audit in the areas of health care, pensions and aged care, says leading seniors advocate COTA Australia.

Chief Executive Ian Yates said older people are the major users of Australia’s health care system, so introducing copayments for GP visits, emergency departments and medicines will mean basic health care is compromised for many seniors, and this will be counterproductive to containing health care costs.

“In the lead up to the last election COTA asked older people what issues they were most concerned about,” Mr Yates said.

“First up was access to health services with quality, affordability and availability their main concerns.

“If the Commission of Audit recommendations are adopted, many older people will be badly out of pocket, or they will not go to their GP to have their health issues diagnosed. They will consequently get sicker and end up in expensive hospital care with more limited life expectancy.

“Putting barriers in the way of people looking after their health at the cheaper end of the health System – a visit to the GP or getting the medicine they need – will only end up putting more pressure on the system at the more expensive end – surgery and hospital admissions.

“In addition, locking higher income earners out of Medicare and charging others high copayments even for emergency care sets Australia up for the likes of an American health care sys-

tem which is one of the most expensive in the world and with poor outcomes – totally unsustainable over the longer term. Mr Yates said he was also disappointed about suggested changes to aged care, which while picking up the Productivity Commission’s 2011 recommendations on inclusion of the family home in the assets test for care, ignores the key Productivity Commission tradeoff for that removing rationing of aged care and opening up aged care to market forces.

“It’s mystifying that the Commission wants to charge people more for aged care but not allow them access to it,” Mr Yates said.

Mr Yates again welcomed the Prime Minister’s commitment to keep his election promise on the age pension and not make changes in this term of government.

“The Commission of Audit recommends many conflicting changes to the age pension, but it does at least acknowledge the need for a more comprehensive look at the ageing population and retirement.

“This needs to happen before any changes are made to the pension – including looking at superannuation concessions which the Commission stunningly completely ignores.

Higher income earners, like the Commissioners all benefit enormously by superannuation concessions, while most pensioners receive little or no benefit.

“It’s time for a truly independent and fair review of retirement incomes,” Mr Yates said.

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Enjoy a healthy walk with your four legged friend at The Great Lawn, located within the Broadwater Parklands on Marine Parade, Southport. On the day registration will commence at 8.30am with the Walk starting at 10.30am.

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Sign up today to help give another dog a second chance at a happy life.

Regardless of the breed, size or age of your dog everyone is welcome - as long as they are fully vacBROADBEACH Ladies Probus Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Kurrawa Surf Club, Broadbeach. The meeting commences at 9.30am; morning tea is provided followed by a guest speaker. Visitors and prospective members are most welcome.

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NATIONAL Seniors Robina Branch is part of a national network of Branches. The Robina Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina at 9.30am for 10.00am start. Seniors issues, members benefits, informative guest speakers, outings, friendship are all on the Branches buzzy agenda. Come along you will not be disappointed.

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WE hold meetings in the Uniting Church Hall, Kingscliff on the first Wednesday of each month at 10 am and outings on the third Wednesday of the month. New members very welcome.

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community news Mother’s Day: what does it really mean?

A WOMAN without children and who never married honoured her mother at a memorial service in West Virginia, USA, in 1908, at what is recognised as the first official observance of Mother’s Day. Anna Marie Jarvis, who died aged 84 in 1948, was the daughter of Ann Reeve Jarvis, who by the time she was 26 was the mother of 11 children.

Mother’s Day began to take root in 1858, when Ann Jarvis created working groups of mothers to deal with health and sanitation issues in her community.

These groups of mothers continued to work for the greater good, even through the American Civil War during which they cared for wounded soldiers from both sides of the conflict.

On May 10, 1908, three years after her mother’s death, Anna Marie held a memorial ceremony to honour her mother and all

Anna Marie Jarvis . . . founder of Mother’s Day

mothers at Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, marking the first official observance on Mother’s Day. In the following years, she campaigned to make ‘Mother’s Day’ a recognised holiday.

But by the 1920s, Anna had become soured by the commecialisation of the holiday. She incorporated herself as the Mother’s Day International Association, trademarked the phrases ‘second Sunday in May’ and ‘Mother’s

Day’, and was once arrested for disturbing the peace. She and her sister Ellsinore spent their family inheritance campaigning against what the holiday had become. Both died in poverty.

So on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, we should contemplate the origins of this day, a day that was first celebrated without buying gifts or greeting cards.

That was never the point. Think of Anna Jarvis as the figurative Mother of Humanity. She was, for all humanity, what all mothers want for their own children. They wanted peace, they wanted their children to be healthy, safe, educated and cared for. They wanted their children not to die fighting stupid wars.

They wanted their children to remember that even when dogma-fueled wars do divide us, our humanity unites us. They wanted us to care for each other.

My Mother . . .

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My Mum knows a lot. A whole lot!

My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything.

Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either.

Mother? She’s so old fashioned.

Mothers are so out of date!

Well, Mum might know a little bit about it.

Before we decide, let’s get Mum’s opinion.

Wonder what Mum would think about it?

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Are grandkids too much of a good thing?

CARING for grandkids one day a week keeps grandmothers mentally sharp, but extending it to five days has negative effects, an Australian study has found.

“We know that older women who are socially engaged have better cognitive function and a lower risk of developing dementia later, but too much of a good thing just might be bad,” said Margery Gass executive director of the North American Menopause Society which published the results last month.

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology conducted three tests on 186 Australian women, aged 57 to 68, noting whether they also thought their own children had been particularly demanding of them in the last year.

Among the 120 grandmothers, those who spent one day a week taking care of grandchildren performed best on two of the three tests.

But those taking care of grandchildren for five or more days a week did significantly worse on the test which assessed working memory and mental processing speed.

However, the researchers also found that the more time grandmothers spent taking care of the grandchildren, the more they felt that their children had been demanding of them, leading them to specu-

late that perhaps mood played a role in the unexpected result.

Although other research has looked at the relationship between

mental sharpness and being socially engaged, this is the first time that this type of research has looked at grandparenting.

DrGass said that since postmenopausal women played such a big role in caring for grandchildren, knowing its effect on their future health was vital.

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I’m sure most of us Villagers waste fruit and vegetables because they “go off” before we get to use them up completely. Well, this need not happen anymore and the proof is in the pudding. Prior to Christmas I put various items in these bags to test. On returning from holidays some three weeks later, all of my vegetables were as I left Roslyn Roberts of Hammond Village, Coombabah, QLD them in the refrigerator – fresh and ready to eat. In fact, I now have had some spring onions stored for over six weeks and they are still fresh. My personal experience with these bags has been nothing short of fantastic and for what it is worth I want to share this with you. The bags pay for themselves in no time. And the best part is the bags are washable and reusable over and over again. I have been using my bags for over 12 months now and they are still going strong. You will find that these bags have a myriad of uses and it is just a matter of experimenting.

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community news Top croquet players coach locals

Participants in Southport Croquet Club’s State Team Gala Day wave their mallets in fun after a successful day of coaching and playing

CROQUET is a fun and friendly outdoor sport that includes gentle exercise for both mind and body and the Southport Croquet Club, conveniently located at 1 Queen

Street (next to a Light Rail stop), encourages people of all ages— from seniors to grandchildren—to take part.

A well-organised State Team Gala Day held on April 6 gave Gold

Coast participants the opportunity to be coached in Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Gateball by top players visiting from Queensland and other parts of Australia.

(In case you’re not familiar with the terminology, Southport Croquet Club members are always happy to answer any croquet queries.) Several of the top players—‘the best

of the best’— who took part on the day have played for their state and country on numerous occasions.

For more information about the Southport Croquet Club, please

phone Barbara Northcott on (07) 5577 5079; email: jimn38465@ ozemail.com.au, or drop in during Club open times: Monday, Wednesday and

Saturday between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Free parking is available at the Club or across the street at the Southport Bowls Club, 1 Marine Parade.

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and outer suburbs, Caboolture and Ipswich.

Every suburb is serviced once a week. There are no contracts, orders can be made on a casual basis and all that is required is a minimum order of $45.00 and a delivery fee of $7.00.

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and nutritionally balanced meals in lunch and dinner sizes. These are mains, side dishes, soups and desserts.

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Seniors Enquiry Line more than a phone service UNITINGCARE Community’s Seniors Enquiry Line is more than simply an information and referral phone service.

Funded by the Queensland Government, the statewide service has access to a wide range of publications and forms which can be posted to interested seniors.

“There are a number of useful publications available which can assist seniors to access concessions, retirement accommodation, financial and legal assistance and information on government services,” Seniors Enquiry Line Coordinator Julie Argeros said. “Booklets can also be forwarded to seniors which explain how UnitingCare Community’s Elder Abuse Prevention Line and Time for Grandparents programs can provide services to older Queenslanders to increase their wellbeing and sense of security while at the same time strengthening ties within the community,” Ms Argeros said.

Publications and booklets available through the Seniors Enquiry Line include: Protecting Yourself Online – What Everyone

Needs to know: An Australian Government publication designed to help keep Australians safe and secure when online (www.staysmartonline.gov. au) NPS MedicineWise: Information on who to contact when you suspect your medicine may be causing you a problem or if you have a question about your medicine (www.nps.org.au) Now That’s Living: A comprehensive publication of accommodation, services, support and lifestyle options in Queensland, including a retirement directory (www.qld.lasa.asn.au).

“Seniors Enquiry Line staff can also post out applications and forms to seniors who may not have access to the internet to be able to print them out,” Ms Argeros said.

“For the cost of a local call, Queensland seniors, their family or carers can talk to a real person to obtain applications for the taxi subsidy scheme or other government concessions, rebates and subsidies should you be eligible.”

For further information, call the Seniors Enquiry Line on 1300 135 500. The service operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

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Commemorative Rotary Kokoda Classic to fundraise for youth activities YOU are invited to take your marks, get set and register in advance for the commemorative August 2014 Rotary Kokoda Classic Gold Coast, an inspirational new beach event open to walkers and runners of all ages.

With the main focus on honouring Australian soldiers who fought in the 1942 Kokoda Campaign in what is today Papua New Guinea, the Kokoda Classic will also raise funds for local Rotary youth activities.

To take place on August 9 from 7.30 a.m., the Classic replaces the Rotary Kokoda Memorial Walk held for seven years until 2012. Distances will be marked in 3km, 10km and 15km sections between the Southport Spit sandpumping jetty and Miami, with bands and drink stations along the way. Individuals and teams are encouraged to enter.

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nate in prize presentations and a memorial service at the Kokoda Memorial Wall at Cascade Gardens at Broadbeach later in the morning.’

The Classic has the support of the Gold Coast City Council and its Lifeguard Service.

Rotary organiser is Brigadier (retired) Rod

West, CSC, former Commander, Kokoda Barracks Land Warfare Centre, Canungra.

For further information about the Rotary Kokoda Classic, call 0417 620 516; email cmyers@smh.net.au; visit www.kokodaclassic.com.

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community news Coolangatta/Tweed VIEW Club Robina VIEW Club THE Robina View Club meets on the first Wednesday of the Month at Robina Bowls Club with a 9.30am start for a Morning Tea meeting which features a Guest Speaker.

We welcome new members and guests.

For more information contact Jennifer on 0408 005 458.

VIEW proudly supports The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.

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OUR next luncheon meeting will be held on Thursday, 15th May, 2014 in the Horizons Room, South Tweed Sports Club at 11:00am for 11:30am.

Guest Speaker is Christine Vannucci, who is the Project Officer for Alzheimer’s Australia, NSW. Visitors are very welcome. Bookings/Apologies phone Kaye on 55 244089.

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests & Education of Women & is a valued part of The Smith Family. The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education & learning support.

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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 55231057 by l.00pm Monday prior to meeting or for information email; twintownseveningview@gmail..com

OUR May Monthly Meeting will be held at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh on Tuesday 21st May at 10am for 10.30am. It is our 21st Birthday and we are celebrating with a Classic Black and White Theme. The emphasis on Glitz and Glamour of the Gold Coast. We meet on the Third Tuesday of each month and new members are very welcome. We proudly support The Smith Family.

To find out more about VIEW call Aileen 55758092 or Roz 5520581.

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community news Soroptimist Beverley Miles receives Florence Drury Award

Pictured (l-r) are Florence Drury, Beverley Miles and Ralda Forzin, Soroptimist International South Queensland Region president

SOROPTIMIST International (SI) is a global volunteer movement working to transform the lives of women and girls.

With a network of over 80,000 club members in 127 countries and territories, the organisation operates at local, national and international levels to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls.

The ‘Florence Drury Award for Excellence as a Soroptimist’ is an annual South Queensland Region award initiated by SI Gold Coast in 2009 as a tribute to Honorary Life Member Florence Drury, a dedicated Soroptimist since 1962.

Since its inception, the award has

recognised individual members who have ‘gone that extra mile’ as Soroptimists, either through community work or behind-the-scenes efforts.

This year seven inspirational women were honoured at the presentation luncheon before Beverley Miles was chosen as the 2014 recipient of the ‘Florence Drury Award for Excellence as a Soroptimist’.

On acceptance, Bev acknowledged the ‘wonderful women we have in our region of south Queensland’.

For more information about Soroptimist International, please visit www.siswp.org and www.soroptimistinternational.org.

Women’s Health Expo at Robina THE popular Women’s Health and Wellbeing Expo, with over 50 exhibitors, will be held at the Robina Community Centre on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Entry is free.

Aimed at enhancing health and wellbeing for women of all ages, the yearly Expo is known as a fun weekend of inspiration and information. Divisional Councillor Jan Grew says, ‘The Expo is aimed at improving and maintaining the health and lifestyle of women, with the program diverse,

imaginative and informative. The variety of presentations, workshops and demonstrations will cover a huge range of information on living long, happy and healthy lives.’ Cr Grew continues, ‘By popular demand, this year’s Expo will also include a fantastic array of interactive DIY classes.’

Women’s Health and Wellbeing Expo, Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, corner San Antonio Court.

Entry is free.

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ASHBY garden is open to the public on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June from 10am until 4.30pm.

In early 2013 a massive storm hit and there were trees down everywhere necessitating a huge clean-up. The house and garden thankfully was relatively unscathed but it took several weeks to make things shipshape again.

You will find many conifers, Japanese Maples, Magnolias and Camellias. In recent years, perennials, particularly Salvias have been planted, originating in Mexico and SE Africa and many of them flower in winter. This is a bonus for brightening the cool garden.

Open Gardens Australia welcomes you to visit this lovely garden at 55Freemont Drive, North Tamborine. Cost: $7 per person.

Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. What animals were responsible for spreading bubonic plague in the 14 th Century?

2. What is stored in the gall bladder?

3. What is a rattan chair made from?

4. What part of a clarinet makes sound?

5. What Australian free-to-air TV network broadcasts the Tour de France?

6. In which Australian city is Swinburne University based?

7. Which ocean is traversed by the International Date Line?

8. Who was the first Australian to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics?

9. June Bronhill changed her name to honour her home town. Where was she born?

10. What name is given to the point where the boundaries of WA, SA and the NT meet?

11. Which strike fighter aircraft replaced the F-111 in the RAAF? 12. What is the name of the horse of the comic strip character The Phantom?

13. What does the first “A” stand for in QANTAS? 14. What are the colours of the Collingwood AFL guernsey?

15. What branch of surgery deals with conditions of the musculoskeletal system?

16. What does a person do when they expectorate?

17. Who is mayor of Ipswich?

18. What is the largest member of the dolphin family?

19. In what industry is the company Allen and Unwin involved?

20. What date is Mother’s Day this year?

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community news Have a cuppa to help fight cancer IT’S almost that time of year again when Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events are held across the nation in a bid to fund the fight against cancer.

Most of us have participated in this, the largest fundraising event of Cancer Council Australia, in some way over the past 21 years.

Some of Australia’s best loved foodies, including Janelle Bloom, Gary Mehigan and Barry du Bois are proud to make their cups count this May and have created healthy and delicious

morning tea recipes to get mouths watering, inspire our hero hosts and help raise funds for Cancer Council.

So if you’ve ever dreamed of baking like your favourite chef, now’s your chance with a smorgasbord of healthy treats including Gary Mehigan’s mozarella bruschetta, Janelle Bloom’s

mushroom tart, Darren Robertson’s pear & ricotta muffins, Justin North’s lemon iced tea and Anna Gare’s overnight healthy muffins.

Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ambassadors will join over a million Australians on May 22nd to make their

cuppa count. This year Cancer Council aims to recruit 36,000 generous morning tea hosts to raise over $13million.

Funds raised support Cancer Council’s lifesaving work into prevention programs, world class research and support services (like the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20) for all people affected by

cancer.

Across Australia, communities and homes will join the celebrations, raising funds to help beat cancer.

To register, visit www.biggestmorningtea. com.au or call 1300 65 65 85 to receive your free Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea host kit today.

Visitors pay respects at Cavill Park Cenotaph

Pictured at the Cavill Park Cenotaph are Clive Pincott, Judi Pincott (centre) and Patricia Brenton

THE Anzac Day Commemoration Service had come to an end for another year and the crowd had moved on when Clive and Judi Pincott of Christchurch, NZ, and

sister-in-law Patricia Brenton of Laurieton, NSW took the opportunity to reflect at the Cavill Park Cenotaph next to the Surfers Paradise RSL. The three visitors to

Queensland had chosen to meet on the Gold Coast for a holiday together (a very good choice they all agreed) and included the central Surfers Anzac Day parade and Service to pay their respects.

As it turned out, Anzac Day is a particularly poignant time for Patricia as her father, Thomas Abbotts, died while marching in an Anzac Day parade in Newcastle 64 years ago.

Patricia, who has family in Banora Point, said that she found the noontime Service ‘moving’ and the voices of the Gold Coast City Choir, led in song throughout the ceremony by director Ruth Gurner, as ‘beautiful, simply beautiful’.

Ladies Probus Club of Miami THE Ladies Probus Club of Miami Inc wishes to invite ladies who would like to meet new people to join our club. If you enjoy listening to entertaining guest speakers, eating delicious morning teas & participating in social activi-

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Please phone Ann 5570 1226 or Aileen 5575 8092 for more information.

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community news Improving palliative care access in aged care MANAGERS of aged care services and facilities are being asked to participate in a new survey that aims to map the provision of palliative care and ad-

vance care planning services around Australia, in what has been described as a ‘first’ for the sector.

Dr Yvonne Luxford, Palliative Care Australia chief

executive, says the survey aims to improve end of life care for older Australians.

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Dr Luxford says the survey seeks to capture the knowledge of aged care professionals, as well as GPs and specialist palliative care services, so that an accurate picture of services currently available can be obtained.

“About 60,000 people die each year in the care of residential and community aged care services, so it’s clear that palliative care and advance care planning are core business for the aged care sector,” Dr Luxford says.

“This survey will help to identify gaps in service delivery that need to be targeted so those working in aged care can be better supported to improve

palliative and end of life care for older Australians.”Findings from the survey will be incorporated into a national environmental scan of the sector, with the information used to develop a suite of programs funded through the Specialist Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning Advisory Services Project.

Other initiatives include a 24 hour hotline for GPs and aged care providers to call for specialist palliative care and advance care planning advice, as well as education, training and web-based resources for health and aged care professionals to enhance their skills in palliative care and advance care planning.

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U3A State Conference in the Redlands THE next Annual State Conference will be hosted

by U3A Redlands on June 17-18 at Cleveland. For full information go to the U3A Redlands website, and check out Conference 2014 for details and registration form. See also Conference 2014 in our Events feature.

Over 50’s travel specialists Uplift Tours and Travel are delighted to be a sponsor of U3A Queensland Network, and will have a display at this exciting event. Director Claire McErlane will be at conference, and be available to discuss Uplift escorted tour options as well as ideas for your own group getaway.

What’s more, Uplift will have a fantastic exclusive ‘Conference Special’ – a discount of $100 per person, for each U3A member who books an Uplift escorted tour during conference! View website www.uplifttoursandtravel.com for tours available.

U3A Broadbeach U3A Broadbeach Term II has seen the introduction of several new features. Qualified experts will speak about I-pods, and natural health remedies for the aging.

Our website gives details of the commencement of new courses which include Card Playing and Cryptic Crosswords together with details of playing Chess by email.

The Coach trip on 15th May will be to the Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery at Mt Tamborine.

The U3A State Conference will be held at the Redland Conference Centre in Cleveland on 17th and 18th June. See details on our website.

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community news Friends of Parkinsons Gold Coast

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THE Race Day Luncheon was held at Mermaid Waters Hotel. 37 ladies attended with a lovely two course lunch and were treated to Prime Ministers Cup Day with Sweeps and Raffles. The most unusual hat was won by Ms Peggy Scanlon and a cup presented by Ms Judith Ashford of Parkinson’s to the winners of sweeps. We welcome

new members to our friendly group which helps to raise funds, with which we buy aids for sufferers here on the Gold Coast.

Our next Function is a High Tea on Thursday June 26th at Mermaid Waters Hotel. For more information and booking please call Ann 5577 4712 or 0419 161 246.

Autumn book sale THE not-for-profit Gold Coast Friends of the Library will be holding their autumn book sale in the Nerang Library Meeting Room, corner of White and Price Streets, on Friday May 16, 9 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., and Saturday May 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

For this event only, most books will be available at $10 ‘per shopping bag full’,

with some books individually priced as well. Sale items will include fiction and non-fiction; cooking, gardening, arts and crafts and children’s books, as well as reference books.

Gold Coast Friends of the Library can be found at 22 Railway Street, Southport or by visiting www.friendsofthe library.org.au.

Changes to Aged Care from 1st July 2014 FROM 1 July 2014, the distinction between high-level and low-level care will be removed, giving everyone the choice to pay their accommodation costs as a lump sum, a daily payment amount or a combination of both. You will also be able to select extra services for an additional daily fee in participating facilities.

Importantly, the current income-tested care fee, which is based on assessable income, will be replaced with a means-tested care fee, which will be based on assessable income and assets. For many, this will mean ongoing care fees will be higher if entering an aged care facility on or after 1 July 2014. From that date you will be able to choose to pay a refundable accommodation deposit, a daily accommodation payment amount, or a combination of both.

All facilities will be able to offer extra services for an additional daily fee.

You will be required to pay a basic daily care fee. If you’re not receiving the full Age Pension, you will

generally be required to pay an additional daily fee based on your level of income and assets.

Importantly, those already in aged care can continue with their current arrangements unless they leave care and re-enter after a period of 28 days, or if they change facilities and decide to re-enter

under the new rules.

If you enter aged care on or after 1 July 2014, the value of your assets, which may include your home, will be used in the calculation of your ongoing care fees. If you decide to keep your home, it is important that your accommodation costs are structured

correctly in order to continue to receive favourable Centrelink treatment. For over 50% of people, it can take more than a month after receiving an aged care assessment to enter a subsidised residential aged care facility, so it may be best to act sooner rather than later.

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community news Historical Museum holds Open Day

Pictured in front of the Early Settler’s Cottage are (left to right) John Burns, Janina Rozycki, Dianne Gubbels, and Rodney Berg

THE Gold Coast & Hinterland Historical Museum at 8 Elliot Street in Southport held its annual Open Day on May 4 with many visitors stopping by to explore, and enjoy, all that was on offer.

Guest speakers covering a range of topics; information and foods stands, and an Afternoon Tea were all part of the sunshine-filled celebrations.

As well, everyone was welcome to view the Steam Engines Building, the Aboriginal Midden site, the Vincent Sheldon Memorial Studio, the history-filled Museum, the

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‘THE following is an excerpt from the Australian Dental Association’ “A dental Prosthetists clinical role is focused on diagnostic, preventive and fabrication duties to provide a complete removable prosthetic service for the replacement and protection of natural teeth. The National Registration Act regulates the procedures that a dental prosthetist can perform.

Perform oral health assessments that include taking a health history, dental charting, oral cancer screeningPerform a dental examination to develop a treatment plan; Refer patients with complex dental conditions to an appropriate dentist or specialist dentist; Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials as required; Make impressions of the teeth for denture and sports mouthguard construction; Make plaster and stone models of the mouth and teeth from impressions; Measure and record jaw relationships; Replicate the jaw positions using the plaster or stone models on articulating equipment; Select and arrange artificial teeth for full or partial dentures; Evaluate a dental prosthesis at try-in stage; Insert and issue a completed dental prosthesis (denture and sports mouthguard); Perform maintenance, repair and reline services on removable dental prosthesis required by the patient or a referring dentist; Teach oral health hygiene techniques to help people maintain natural teeth; Counsel patients on plaque control, good nutrition, smoking cessation and systemic health; Manage the delivery of quality patient care; Perform all procedures permitted by the dental technician.

Dental prosthetists have achieved versatile clinical and technical skills to replace or protect tooth function while preserving the oral soft and hard tissues that support the removable dental prosthesis. They are highly knowledgeable of the appropriate methods to construct oral appliances from a variety of materials.

A dental prosthetist is registered by the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency. The DBA recognises the need for a high level of responsibility and accuracy from the dental prosthetist on the potential affects of their products and services on the health and appearance of a person.

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Early Settlers’ Grave Site, Dolan’s Barn, a reproduction of an Early Settler’s Cottage, and the beautiful native gardens.

For more information

about the Gold Coast & Hinterland Historical Museum, which is open on the first Sunday of each month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with entry fee

$5, email histsocbun @bigpond.com or call President John Burns on 0417 622 321 or Vice-President Bob Nancarrow on 0427 708 666.

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Musgrave Hill Bowls Club

BAREFOOT Bowls Day “Bare your Soles for Kids” Sunday 25th May. Rotary will provide a day of fun in support of 4 local charities including the Southport Special School, Nippers at the Southport Surf Lifesaving Club, Radio Lollipop and Sailability Gold Coast. Registration $35 per person includes Musgrave Hill Bowls Club entry, use of bowling equipment and full instruction. Play starts at 10.30am. To enter contact Greg Bickerstaff on 0439 756 786 or gabickerstaff@gmail.com. Come and join our happy band of social Mahjong ladies who meet every Thursday at 1pm. Beginners made welcome. Tea/coffee and biscuits cost $1.

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community news Nerang Community Respite Care celebrates 2014 Excellence in Care Award AT a Gala dinner at the LASA Q State Conference, held at Royal Pines Resort on 10 April, this year’s Excellence in Care Awards .were proudly announced by the awards’ sponsorsHESTA Super Fund, rep-

resented by Cheryl McNaught,and McCullough Robertson Lawyers, represented by Tim Longwill.

The judges stated they were impressed with not just the amazing support at the ‘grass roots’ level that the Association gave to clients, but also by the testimonials from those whose lives were so greatly enhanced by the personalised and caring support and services they, and their families and carers, received.

“One client had summed up the impact of their service with ‘these services have changed my life from being a lonely to a happy man’ “, said Tim. In accepting the award, presented by Tim Longwillof McCullogh Robertson and Cheryl McNaught of HESTA Super Fund, General Manager of Nerang Community Respite Care, Jo Todoruk, acknowledged

(L-R) Denise Delaney, Cathy McCann, General Manager Jo Todoruk, Cathy Floyd and President Damian Scantlelbury with the award

the dedication, passion and commitment of the staff and volunteers of the organisation, and expressed her appreciation for the award as a recognition of the capacity of independent community organisations to respond effectively to the need for support and socialconnectedness of elders, and those with dis-

abilities, on the Gold Coast.

Nerang Community Respite Care Association provides care services throughout the Gold Coast region for people who are older and frail, people who have a disability and their carers. Supporting them to live independently in their homes in the community, NCRCA

makes a difference everyday to people’s lives. Although based in Nerang they provide services throughout the Gold Coast region as an independent, not-forprofit,community based organisation. Please phone 55781668 or visit www.nerngrespite.org.au for more information

Retirement community offers incentives to move!

NEW incentives announced by award winning retirement community De Paul Manor Estate will give Tweed Heads and Gold Coast Seniors plenty of reasons to smile.

The incentives apply to selected new two bedroom apartments for sale at the Ashmore community.

Sales consultant Sue Benseman said, “We are encouraging all interested parties to enquire about how they can save up to $77,000 off the list price on selected new apartments. An example is our fabulous ground floor Style 2 apartment, complete with modern kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study nook,

Pre-loved homes start from $130,000 to $290,000

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originally priced at $457,000 is now selling at $380,000.”

“To assist with making the move easier we’re also offering $1,000 to help with the cost of furniture removal and three months’ fees absolutely free, valued at $1,500,” she said.

One couple already living the life at De Paul Manor Estate are Don and Shirley Pettiford who downsized to better suit their lifestyle opportunities. From the Pettiford’s point of view, they found the transition from their home of 30 years in Toowoomba to community living in Ashmore to be less stressful than anticipated.

“I welcomed the absence of yard, garden and building maintenance and concentrated on gaining a level of fitness, relaxing and generally enjoying the amazing facilities.

There are daily social activities and you choose which ones you want to join-there’s no pressure,” said Don. “We have also found that our overall cost of living which now includes the General Services and monthly charges, has decreased by approximately 20%.” The low maintenance, easy living apartments feature high ceilings, a private balcony, quality appointments and fittings such as split system air-conditioning,

stone bench tops, glass splash-backs and 24-hour emergency alert service as standard features.

Residents at the pet friendly community also enjoy 24-hour security, a dedicated on-site management team, pay no stamp duty and have the peace of mind of priority access to the De Paul Villa Aged Care facility located next-door.

To find out more about how you can make the move to De Paul Manor Estate and phone Sue on 1300 732 306.

You’re never too old to get active

IF you are over 50 and looking to get back into activity why not join the 60 & Better Program.

Based at Elanora we offer activities Free or Low cost. Including; Yoga, Tai Chi, Low Impact exercise, Fitball, Line Dancing, Table Tennis, Cards, Scrabble, Mahjong and a Craft friendship group.

Our technology classes are friendly and Senior paced. Join our Free walking groups at The Pines, Palm Beach Parklands and Robina Shopping Centre.

We also offer moderate to advanced exercise classes by “Senior trained” qualified group trainers at Mudgeeraba and Burleigh.

Phone Kerry or Sherree for more information on 5525 6466 or check out our website www.goldcoast 60andbetter.org.au www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

community news Give shuffleboard a try IF you have never played shuffleboard or have been looking for a spot to play this fun game, come along to the courts at Elanora or Coolangatta, where an experienced player will teach you the rules of play.

Suitable for all ages, the whole family can enjoy shuffleboard. Elanora and Coolangatta welcome visitors, it’s only $4 for non members (with the first morning free) $3 for members to play each day. At Elanora, games are on Mon, Wed and Sat. 9.30am to 12 Noon.

At Coolangatta on Thur. 9.30am to 12 Noon.

Cost includes morning tea and the use of all equipment, such as cues and discs. No special clothing is required apart from enclosed footwear. The Elanora courts are located at the end of Pines Lane, exit 92 from either north or south on the M1. (UBD ref map 70, L2 - just west of the M1). The Coolangatta club is located on the third floor of ‘Showcase on the Beach’, Griffith Street. For more information contact Fay on 5575 9203.

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Ph. 07 5520 4202 THIS happy group from Emerald Lakes was still bubbling with excitement after watching ‘A Morning With...The Rat Pack’, a tribute show at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

The Paradise Room was filled with reminiscing music lovers who swayed and laughed and clapped as three energetic

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Retirees identify living cost discounts A MAJOR issue facing all Australians is the never ending escalation in living costs. This is of particular concern to Gold Coast retirees who do not receive the benefit of a regularly increasing income to offset escalating costs.

There are now many instances of retirees canceling household insurance or medical insurance or unable to afford some of the small luxuries in life due to constant rises in costs.

The Gold Coast Branch of Australians in Retirement is in the process of addressing this issue. At it’s last Baby Boomers meeting, members discussed all items of expenditure incurred by retirees. Such items as groceries, rates, electricity, vehicle running and health insurance were discussed with members providing details of how they are able to obtain seniors discounts or

cheaper packages. Through this interactive sharing of information and ideas the branch is now compiling a list of all retirees expenditure items and a range of sources for cost reduction.

The process of compiling this list continued at the branch’s Baby Boomers meeting on 7th May. The very comprehensive list will be made available to members for them to use as a resource in reviewing their own living costs and potential discounts available to them. For further information please contact Rob Grover at robgrover@hotmail.com or 0417 732 242. Australians in Retirement is the business name for The Association of Independent Retirees, the peak body representing the interests of retirees who are self -funded or in receipt of a part pension.

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community news Management duo more like sisters than colleagues WHEN The Gardens on Lindfield Retirement Village joined the Lend Lease family in January this year, the village inherited a management team that gelled just like family. Village Manager

Leigh Bradley and Sales Manager Susanne Davis could easily be mistaken for sisters. Their natural rapport and mutual admiration reflects a strong bond that goes well beyond the nine-to-

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L to R Leigh Bradley Village Manager, Susanne Davis Sales Manager, Di Morgan Admin Assistant and resident Maureen Hockings (in May celebrates 11 years at the village)

five. Susanne Davis says she greatly admires Leigh’s skills as a manager. “I’ve learnt so much from Leigh,” Ms Davis said. ”I admire her ability to deal with situations in a caring and calm manner.

She knows her job inside and out and I really look up to her.”

Leigh’s outstanding management skills were recognised by the Retirement Village Association two years ago, when she was awarded Queensland Manager of the Year. ”Whilst it was a lovely acknowledgement, my residents’ wellbeing and happiness are my real reward,” Mrs Bradley

said. Leigh credits her Sales Manager Susanne with an innate ability to find the perfect home for each of the village’s new residents, always ensuring their specific needs are met. ”Integrity, commitment, trust and honesty are the principles upon which Lend Lease operates,” Mrs Bradley said.

“Both Susanne and I share and practice those values. Together we have made these values an inherent part of village life. We’ve enjoyed watching the Welcome to the Family campaign roll out since Lend Lease bought the village. It truly reflects our community, which is like a close-knit family,” Mrs Bradley said.

Special discount pricing is now available on selected homes and condominiums. Visit before 30 June and you will go in the draw to win a professional family portrait worth $1000 (terms and conditions at www.retirementbylend lease.com.au). To arrange an inspection, please call (07) 5502 7222.

Tweed Valley JP service TWEED Valley Justices of the Peace Association members are available for witnessing signatures at the following locations: Tweed Centro Shopping Centre each Tuesday from 10am-2pm, at Tweed City Shopping Centre each Thursday from 10am – 2pm and 5pm -7pm and in Sunnyside Murwillumbah each Thursday from 10am till midday. Don’t forget to bring your I.D. If you would like to become a J.P., join the Association or volunteer, please call Margaret on 0408629882.

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community news Mr. Property Services recently celebrated selling its 200th home in a Lifestyle Village MR. Property Services was established to offer a professional and dedicated service at reasonable rates to the ‘Buyers’ and ‘Sellers’ of manufactured homes located in Lifestyle Villages and Residential Parks in the Tweed Valley and the southern tip of the Queensland Gold Coast.

Mr. Property Services’ primary goal is to provide “a home for every budget”, and has the most extensive range of homes at Lifestyle Villages and Residential Parks in the Tweed Valley.

Mr. Property Services has over 50 homes ranging from $59,000 to $325,000 located at 12 Lifestyle villages and Residential parks, “we are confident that we will have a home for you!”

Mr. Property Services recently celebrated selling its 200th home and is striving towards its next milestone

of selling its 250th home in a Lifestyle villages or Residential park.

Mr. Property Services’ proven performance record is supported by a strong understanding of Lifestyle Village and Residential Park living, regulatory and legal requirements, market trends, and dedicated commitment to helping both buyer and seller.

If you call and we are not there to answer your call, it’s because we are out doing what we do best – selling properties!

If you would like to pop-in for a chat, please call first and we will ensure that we are there for YOU! Most importantly if we are not there to answer your call – please leave a message and we promise to call you back!

Please contact Kelvin Price at 139 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486. Phone (07) 5523 3431 or, via mobile 0423 028 468.

James Frizelle’s automotive group announce launch of two Proton dealerships on Gold Coast JAMES Frizelle’s has two convenient locations. Gold Coast PROTON is centrally located on the corner of Marine Pde & Nind Street Southport and Tweed PROTON is situated at 117-123 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South “Both locations offer an exciting new range of PROTON vehicles and are all available for test drive including the popular Preve; the seven seater Exora; in addition to the Gen 2, Persona and the newly released Suprima S”.

The new PROTON Preve from $15,990 has achieved a five star crash rating and currently includes five years capped price servicing, five years roadside assist and five years warranty on the popular GX model.

“It is exciting to have a vehicle that is extremely competitive for price in the small car market, however offers generous features and space similar to a medium sized vehicle”.

Upmarket features in this low-cost vehicle include Bluetooth / iPod Connectivity, Radio CD / MP3 Player with AUX / USB ports, steering wheel controls, 16 inch alloys, air conditioning, power ancillaries, multi mode trip computer, multi wheel controls, remote central locking, LED lights front and rear and rear parking sensors.

James Frizelle’s Automotive Group is a family owned and run business for over 29 years, and now employs over 500 local staff across the Group.

“As a Group we are excited to be able to provide current PROTON owners and customers attracted to this brand, top level sale, after sales care and servicing requirements for the area of the Gold Coast and Tweed region”.

For your opportunity to test drive or find out further information on the PROTON range, visit frizelles.com.au for details on your nearest dealership.

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CONNECTING the over 50’s from all areas of Gold Coast for friendship, fun outings and fellowship. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at 12noon-4pm . Phone Sue 0405 936 330 or email Sam oz.sam@live.com.au.

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Tweed Valley Miniature Steam Railway Club Exhibition Day SUNDAY 25TH MAY: The trains on display have been custom built by hand to replicate the great steam locomotives from throughout the history of rail travel. Guests will take a trip back in time, and experience the excitement and expert engineering of these coal-powered trains. The exhibition will be held at the Club’s headquarters at Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah Road,

Duranbah, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Miniature steam train rides, refreshments and raffle prizes will be available. Funds raised will go towards a much-needed workshop and storage shed.

Scaled to suit the 7¼ track, the trains have been meticulously recreated from some of history’s famous locomotives. The exhibition includes ‘Jupiter’, a miniature of the engine used for the first trans-continental line across America in the 1800’s. ‘Red Tom’ is a tank engine; ‘Lu-Lu Belle’ an American Pacific class locomotive.

While some trains are run permanently from the

Club’s base, others are being brought in especially for the Exhibition from as far afield as Esk in

Qld, and Wardell in NSW. Gates open 10:00am. Entry is $10 per person and includes a train and trac-

tor ride. Under 6 yrs free.

Additional train rides for gold coin donation. Enclosed shoes required.

Tree planting blitz in Nerang welcomes volunteers

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FINAL preparations for Gold Coast’s biggest tree planting day are keeping the Nerang Riverkeepers group busier than ever. Nerang Riverkeepers volunteers worked over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends to ensure the degraded creek in the Country Paradise Parklands area would be ready for a treeplanting blitz on Saturday May 24. The main objectives behind the tree planting are to create healthier waterways as well as a wetland that will attract native birdlife. Community volunteers are now asked to save the date and be involved in this rewarding experience, part of Healthy Waterways’ Connect to Your

Creek Week. Nerang Riverkeepers, together with Gold Coast Catchment Association, are hosting the tree planting day to celebrate South East Queensland’s waterways. To register, contact Gold Coast Catchment Association: info@goldcoastcatchments.org and 0423 846 494. The date again is Saturday May 24 between 8 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. or until 10,000 trees are planted. Location is Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd, Nerang. Cost is free. All equipment will be provided and everyone is welcome. Please wear enclosed shoes and bring a sunhat and sunscreen.

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MARION McVean (Left) of Bilambil Heights and Joan King of Burleigh Heads, members of the Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club, a valued part of The Smith Family, are pictured selling fundraising raffle tickets at VIEW’s International Women’s Day celebrations held in South Tweed in March. The artistic Marion was responsible for the eye-catching presentation of the pictured prizes.

For more information about Coolangatta Tweed VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club, please contact Isobel Bianchetti on 5524 3023.

Are you a machine knitter?

MACHINE knitters: People interested in machine knitting meet at The Franklin Craft Centre, Mudgeeraba, from February to November, usually on the second Monday of the month, commencing 9am. Demonstrations are given on a different machine at each meeting and members show items they have been working on during the month.

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings and help is given to beginners and those coming back to the craft after time away. For further information about our activities please phone 5537 1436.

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News from THE TWEED Tweed Hospital Auxilliary

THE Tweed Hospital Auxiliary is currently very busy with fundraising events. On Friday 30 May they will be holding their annual Fashion Parade at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre. The parade will commence at 7.00 pm with fashions from many

of our local fashion houses. Doors will open at 6.00 pm with hors d’oeuvres being served until the parade commences. Cakes will be served with tea or coffee during the interval.

Maggie-Anne Leybourne from BAM Promotions & Events

will be the compere.

Lucky door prizes and raffle will be drawn on the night. Tickets for the fashion parade are currently on sale at the Tweed Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, with sale of our raffle tickets in various Tweed Clubs and Shopping Centre or

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at the door on the night.

All proceeds go to the Tweed Hospital. Contact 0409 358 060. Byo drinks. Admission: $20 per person.

The next fundraising event will be the Mini Fete to be held on Saturday 21 June in the Tweed Hospital Car Park. The fete will run from 7.30 am to 12 noon.

Stalls will include craft, homemade cakes, jams & pickles, babywear, plants, soft toys, books, preloved goods and jewellery. There will be a sausage sizzle from 7.30 am. Any donations will be accepted in the hospital Gift Shop until 7 June.

Every Sunday afternoon the Auxiliary conducts Bingo sessions at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club commencing at 1.00 pm. This is a fun afternoon with lots of great cash prizes.

All proceeds from these events go to the Tweed Hospital.

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Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club an ever-active group

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NEWS in from the ever-active Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) reports that ‘a delightful Gold Coast waterways cruise’ was enjoyed during a recent group outing.

Treated to a comprehensive commentary by cruise boat captain/guide Steve, the ladies ‘were regaled with non-stop information about mansions on the canal banks. As we journeyed along at a leisurely pace, we also learned the history and fate of a number of the lovely homes. As well, Steve explained interesting landmarks in detail.’ A Devonshire Tea was an added treat on the day. The next planned Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club function will be fish and chips in the grounds of the Regatta

Restaurant on the banks of the Tweed River. This event is set for Thursday May 29 at 12 noon. Cost will be on an individual basis and participants are asked to ‘please bring along a tea towel featuring a verse to share.’ Contact is Penelope Thorpe on 5534 3931.

Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club membership is open to women in the area interested in joining an organisation with fun and fellowship as its priority while actively supporting The Smith Family. The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Programmes provide a variety of opportunities for less fortunate children by extending a ‘hand up’ rather than a handout. Leonie Wilkinson, vice president Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club, is the person to contact on 5523 3774.

Tweed Area Computer Club THE Photoshop Weekend Workshop was well attended and resulted in the club gaining new members. It was a very intensive workshop covering most areas that interested photographers.

The notes included a number of aspects not dealt with in the workshop. The demand for information on image manipulation is increasing and this is covered very

Hastings Point Probus Club PROBUS Club of Hastings Point will meet next on Tuesday, 20 May at 10am at the Tri Care Retirement Community, 87/89 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point.

New members welcome.

Enquires phone Steve on 6676 4641 or web http:// hastingsptprobus.org.

Visitors welcome with morning tea provided.

At this meeting Angela Maxwell, the Manager, Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre will speak. Angela, who has managed the P.B.N.C. for the last 11 years will talk about the Centre’s organisational structure, its mission, vision and objectives.

This will be a powerpoint presentation.

well by courses already offered by the club. The club has continued to expand every year since it began and now fills twice the area and covers many more subjects as the different devices have evolved.

The usual PC and Mac courses still continue to provide help from absolute beginners to more confident users.

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 fulfilment 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 30 May 2014 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 55243057

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 Deaf Services Qld Helpline Ph: 1800 645 916 Support provided to people (& their families) who are deaf or who have hearing impairment Council on the Ageing Infolink – COTA Ph: 1300 738 348 COTA assists to find services and information to assist with informed decision making about well being and lifestyle choices Disability Information Service Ph: 1800 177 120 Provides information and referral service for people with disabilities Citizens Advice Bureau & Gold Coast Legal Service Ph: 5532 9611 Free confidential legal advice www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

News from THE TWEED Cooly Rocks On WELCOME to Cooly Rocks On 2014, the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia! Over two kilometres of Rock ‘n roll, Rockabilly, Swing and over 1,000 hot rods, custom cars and classic cars will line the stunning beachfront of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads all over two huge weeks from 30 May to 9 June.

Browse through 100 retro market stalls and 100 craft market stalls, take your taste buds back to the 50s and 60s with vintage styled food and join in the atmosphere that draws over 80,000 people back year after year.

Music fills the venues, more retro cars roll up each

day and the festival builds and builds, culminating in a Grand Finale weekend where the streets are closed down, the outdoor stages are moved in and the streets are alive with street parades, shows, displays and over 1,000 cars parading from Kirra to Tweed Heads each evening.

This major event will take place from 9.00 am to 11.00 pm, from Friday, 30 May to Monday, 9 June and the festival itself is free!Tickets to indoor shows may be purchased online at coolyrockson.mybigommerce.com or at the door.

Don’t miss this very popular annual event - it’s a blast from the past in the most spectacular way.

U3A Tweed Coast Inc ARE you new to the Tweed, recently retired or keen to try something new?

At U3A Tweed Coast Inc we believe that a well-rounded, intellectually diverse life, a good social network, social engagement and physical activity help to keep our brains healthy for a long as possible. Our organisation ticks all these boxes and enables people in their third age to continue to share the journey of life-long learning.Course leaders provide their time and services free of charge, which combined with the generosity of venue managers and the fact that we do not operate our own office, enables us to keep our fees to a minimum - $35 for 12 months Jan to Dec, and for those joining after 30 June, just $20 covers membership until 31 Dec. Members may attend as many classes as they can fit in without further cost although materials may be at own expense if supplied by a tutor Our curriculum is extensive and our volunteer course leaders offer classes ranging from yoga to gardening, music

to foreign languages, writing groups, book clubs, discussion groups, poetry, tech talk, tennis ….. and much, much more.Details of courses offered by U3ATweed Coast Inc are included in our course timetable available on request by email at: tweedcoastu3a@gmail.com or by ‘phoningChristine (07) 5523 3901 or Lynda (07) 5513 1047. Please note these are home numbers.

You can be assured of a warm reception at U3ATweed Coast. Classes are conducted in a friendly, non-formal atmosphere at venues from Tweed Heads to Pottsville, Monday-Friday during NSW school terms. Look out in the local newspapers for news of our First Friday Forums at which we present interesting speakers. June’s Forum promises to be one with a difference – a musical event presented by Julia Gill.

Members of the audience are invited to bring along a musical instrument. Membership of U3A Tweed Coast is not a pre-requisite; everyone is welcome.

Twin Towns Seniors Social Club

TWIN Towns Seniors Social Club meets every 3rd Monday of the month at Twin Towns. We enjoy two bus trips per month including morning tea and lunch. We recently had a trip down the Brisbane River on the Quick Cat, and another trip to Evans Head to see the F111.

Tickets can be collected at meetings. No phone bookings. Next meeting will be held on 19th May, 2014. Tour Director Dot 5590 9301. New Member info Ursula on 5576 3785.

At The Eye Care Clinic, our eye surgeons and specialists care enough to see you as people, not just as someone with a problem. Doctors Novakovic, Svoboda and Lamont personally see you all the way through your procedure right from the first visit till they are totally satisfied all is well.

Nor does this high level of care mean that you are charged an arm and a leg. We actively work to keep the costs as low as possible, and provide services including cataract surgery, glaucoma, lid tumours, diabetic eyes, iritis, laser surgery, squints, dry eyes and lid malpositions.

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.

When you want someone that takes a sight better care of both you and your health, ask for The Eye Care Clinic. You’ll see we really do care.

A.O.O.B’s Twin Towns Branch

OUR monthly meeting are held on the 1st Friday of each month at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads South at 2.00pm (NSW Time) in the Secret Garden Room. All members and intending members are invited to attend. Phone Evelyn 07 5599 8283.

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Explore the of Northern Suburbs Language tutors needed U3A North Gold Coast is seeking tutors in the following languages; beginners French, Spanish and Italian. If you have skills you would like to share please call Barbara Hudson on 0408 769 685. www.u3anorthgoldcoast.com.au

Step back in time at Fox & Hound THE Fox & Hounds Country Inn is located in a central position just 15 minutes from the M1 on the road to Mt Tamborine.

Your hosts Nicci and Steve Bartlett say group bookings of seniors from near and far are always welcome to step back in time at their beautiful olde English Pub. Devonshire Teas is available every day from $10.50 per person Lunch is served 7 days a week and the Inn is open from 11am – 4pm on Mondays, 11am till late on Tuesdays to Saturday and on Sunday enjoy a classic lunch from 11am – 5pm. Private functions are a speciality. Nicci is thrilled with the opening of the gorgeous new Manor Suite which is an ideal bed and breakfast venue for all ages.

Christmas in July with all the trimmings will be available. Bookings will be essential and discounts will apply for group bookings. Phone Nicci on 5665 7582 for further details.

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GOLD COAST Stepping back in time

Sawmill workers outside Upper Coomera Sawmill ca. 1898

Oxenford Mens Shed OXENFORD Men’s Shed is now active with 50 members and is one of the fastest growing organisations in Australia.

What is a Men’s Shed? - It is an updated version of the backyard shed that has long been part of the Australian culture. It is a community shed for men to potter, fix tools, make things, meet with mates about the football and the issues of life.

Men generally have difficulty discussing issues with isolation, loneliness and depression – all of which can churn from retirement, illness or relationship breakdowns. Being part of their peer group and keeping active and busy

helps men cope with these problems.

Our goals are to promote men’s health programs, encourage social inclusion and provide meaningful activities for men in the community We are going from ‘strength to strength’ with support from local government, public donations and other community organisations. We have gratefully received donations of tools, machinery & funds and we are currently seeking Commonwealth and other grants.

We meet every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 8am (except public holidays) at 18 Oberon Way Oxenford, Gold Coast.

Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens YOGA sessions are held on Monday at 8.15am and Wednesday at 8.30am for 1.5 hours. Indoor bowls played Monday from 10am and Thursday from 12.30pm. New players are welcome to join. No prior experience necessary. We have six 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 9am. New enquiries welcome.

The social Scrabble group every Monday from 12.15pm. For further information phone 5537 1433.

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 $2.00 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

We have started a new 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 on 5537 1360 if you would like to join this group.

Oxenford-Coomera VIEW

THE Oxenford- Coomera VIEW Club meets on the third Friday of each month at 10.30am for 11am, meeting at the Gainsborough Greens Golf Club, Pimpama. All ladies are invited to make new friends with a welcoming group, enjoy lunch and a guest speaker. Proudly supporting the Smith Family, the Oxenford - Coomera VIEW Club is the most northern VIEW Club on the Gold Coast. Please RSVP to Vicki on 55019455 for lunch bookings and information.

Duplicate Bridge

HELENSVALE and Southport 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. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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All smiles at 70

SPOTTED at Palazzo Versace enjoying High Tea with good friends was Maggie Brown of Runaway Bay. The occasion, a surprise organised by daughter Katherine, was in celebration of Maggie’s 70th birthday. When the comment was made that ‘70’ must be the new ‘50’, and the question asked how she remained so youthful, the good-natured Maggie, always with a twinkle in her eye, offered the sage advice: ‘Drink lots of water.’

Happy belated 70th birthday Maggie!

Breakthrough drug stops Alzheimer’s A NEW drug that stops the devastating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is being developed by scientists.

Early trials have shown it holds back memory loss, confusion and the inability to carry out daily tasks for three years. At present, the small number of drugs available can only treat the symptoms and “buy patients time”, slowing down the decline by up to six months. But patients who have been given the new jab every two weeks for the last three years have not suffered any further progression in their symptoms.

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

Campaigners believe it could be available within the next ten years.

Professor Clive Ballard, director of research at

the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK, said: ‘This is probably the most exciting drug [for Alzheimer’s] we know about that is currently in the late stages of research.

“We now know it is safe but the real test will be whether these initial promising results can be replicated in larger groups. One in three people over 65 will develop dementia.

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

Scientists also hope that if the patients in the trial continue to be given the jab, it will halt their symptoms for several more years. The manufacturers must now carry out tests on hundreds more patients, which may take several years. Scientists will then look at the results of these ‘phase three’ trials to check the vaccine is effective and

safe. IVIG – short for intravenous immunoglobin – has so far only been given to patients in the early stages of the illness, but scientists hope it will also be effective for those who have had the disease for a number of years. It is not designed to treat other forms of dementia.

Spinal Injuries Australia Gold Coast SPINAL Injuries Australia Gold Coast Post Polio Network will meet at 10.30am on Monday 14 July 2014 at Treetops Tavern, 7 Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters. Please ring the facilitator Lyn on 0448 206 856 or Joan on 0413 178 073 for further information and venue location.

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PEOPLE with diabetes are more likely to develop serious foot problems because the condition may lead to reduced blood flow to the feet, which makes cuts and abrasions slow to heal. Diabetes can also causedamaged nerves in the foot, which result in a reduced ability to feel minor trauma.

As well as checking their feet daily for cuts, blisters, bruises or signs of injury, which they may not have felt happening, they should have at least an annual foot check-up with a podiatrist.

Seek advice or treatment from a podiatrist before trying to manage foot problems (such as corns, calluses or ingrown nails) by yourself. Good foot care

can help people with diabetes to avoid foot problems. Take care of your feet, get regular check-ups from your doctor or podiatrist and act quickly if you have a problem.

The nerves to your feet are the most likely to be affected by diabetes.

Damaged nerves (neuropathy) can cause painful, numb or insensitive feet.

Minor cuts, blisters or burns may not be felt and ulcers can develop, which you may not be aware of.

Some people with neuropathy experience uncomfortable sensations such as burning, tingling and pain. This is often worse at night.

It is important to remember that many people with nerve damage have no

symptoms and are unaware of the problem.

Nevertheless, they are still at risk of developing ulcers. Foot care amongst diabetics is incredibly important as foot ulcers affect as many as one out of 10 people with diabetes.

Even small ulcers on the foot can represent a serious risk as they may heal extremely slowly and need rigorous treatment to cure.In turn, ulcers can develop into serious lower body infections. The presence of high blood glucose levels over a long period of time may result in damage to the body and to bodily functions. Although it is uncertain how this process works, amongst diabetics it is relatively frequent. A condition called diabetic neuropathy sometimes occurs over time, usually affecting the sensory nerves in the legs. If your nervous system is even slightly damaged, the extremities of the body can become numb. For this reason, you may not be able to feel foot problems until they have developed. It is most

important to ensure you have regular foot examinations. Diabetic neuropathy can gradually occur without the patient realising and, as such, the loss of protective sensation puts them at risk of developing increased pressures underneath the feet that can cause ulceration and in some severe cases where infection and gangrene is present, amputation. The

blood supply to the feet can also be affected along with an increased tendency to develop foot deformities due to an imbalance between the foot and lower leg muscles. These complications represent a significant risk to patients with diabetes mellitus and their health and quality of life in general. If you are at risk, check in with your doctor or podiatrist soon.

Recognise the signs of a stroke

USE “FAST” to remember and recognise the signs of stroke: Face – Has the person’s mouth drooped? Arms – Can they lift both arms? Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call triple zero (000) immediately.

ME/CFS Support Group THE Fibromyalgia, ME/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month at 10:20 am (NSW Time) at South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South. All welcome. For further information call Sue on 55234772

Senior’s Texting Codes YOUNG people have theirs now seniors have their own texting codes: ATD – At the Doctor’s BFF – Best Friends Funeral BTW – Bring the Wheelchair BYOT – Bring Your Own Teeth CBM – Covered by Medicare CUATSC – See You at the Senior Centre DWI – Driving While Incontinent FWIW – Forgot Where I was GGPBL – Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low GHA – Got Heartburn Again HGBM – Had Good Bowel Movement LMDO – Laughing My Dentures Out LOL – Living on Lipitor OMSG – Oh My! Sorry, Gas TOT – Texting on Toilet www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

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Spending time online may ward off depression among live-alone retirees

A new study shows that the Internet offers retirees a chance to overcome the social and spatial boundaries that are believed to fuel depression

SPENDING time online has the potential to ward off depression among retirees, particularly among those who live alone, according to new research The researchers, based in the US, report that Internet use reduced the probability of a depressed state by 33% among their study sample.

Late-life depression affects between five and 10 million Americans age 50 and older. This new study shows that the Internet offers retirees a chance to overcome the social and spatial boundaries that are believed to fuel depression.

The research was conducted by Dr Shelia R. Cotten of Michigan State University; Dr George

Ford of the Phoenix Centre for Advanced Legal and Economic Public Policy Studies; Dr Sherry Ford of the University of Montevallo; and Dr Tim Hale of the Centre for Connected Health and Harvard Medical School.

“Retired persons are a population of interest, particularly because one mechanism by which Internet use may affect depression is to counter the effects of isolation and loneliness, which are more common among older adults,” the authors said. “Also, working individuals may be required to use the Internet rather than choosing to, and may use the technology for different reasons than those not working.”

The data were obtained from four waves of the health and retirement study, a longitudinal survey collecting information from more than 22,000 older Americans every two years. The current study sample included 3075 community-dwelling respondents observed over four waves of data, from 2002 to 2008, yielding a total of 12,300 observations.

The measurement of Internet use was based on a question asking participants, “Do you regularly use the World Wide Web, or the Internet, for sending and receiving email or for any other purpose?” Depression was measured using an epidemiologic studies depression scale.

With other factors constant, the authors found that Internet users had an average predicted probability of depression of .07, whereas that probability for nonusers was .105.

Based on the difference, Internet use led to a 33% reduction in the probability of depression.

“The number of people in the household partially mediates this relationship, with the reduction in depression largest for people living alone,” the authors wrote.

“This provides some evidence that the mechanism linking Internet use to depression is the remediation of social isolation and loneliness. Encouraging older adults to use the Internet may help decrease isolation, loneliness, and depression.”

Ever wondered what Zumba Gold is all about?

ZUMBA Gold is a low impact dance fitness program suitable for active seniors, baby boomers, beginners, and those looking to increase their fitness, balance and co-ordination. It’s lots of fun, participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, and for the brave, encouraged to come up on stage! Many participants come because they love dancing and love the music - the exercise is a bonus!

So what are you waiting for? Come try Zumba Gold every Monday, 9.30am at Burleigh Senior Citizens Hall, 42 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads.

Call Rovena on 0405 989 280 for more info.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Our next edition of Gold Coast/Tweed Seniors Newspaper is 9th June Deadline for copy is 28th May

ALL ABOARD FOR A RELAXING JOURNEY

Saturday 21st June A NICE DAY OUT Travel by ICE train to a mystery destination and country pub for lunch

Saturday 12th July NAMBOUR & QLD GARDEN EXPO Travel by steam train to Nambour and enjoy this garden event

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August THE BORDER BULLET A week end tour by rail motor to Stanthorpe & Wallangarra “Book early as seats are limited”

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Popularity of cruising continues P&O first introduced passenger services in 1844 and was the forerunner of modern cruise holidays. It’s early voyages were the first of their kind, and have led to P&O Cruises being recognized as the world’s oldest cruise line.

P&O subsequently became the first company to operate passenger routes to Australia from 1932. These voyages became the cruise holidays that are so popular today with the specialist Australian service becoming known as P&O Cruises Australia.

It’s fleet has certainly come a long way since the days of the old Fairstar. The Pacific Dawn for instance underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment before it was relaunched in 2007 as the Pacific Dawn. It is the only ship in the P & O Fleet to feature an all white hull which was done to celebrate the 75th anniversary of P & O Australia. It is 245 Metres long and caters for 1900 passengers.

The Fairstar, which was a converted Troop Ship, was 188 metres long and at the end of its career catered for 1280 passengers. Passengers aboard the Pacific Dawn and its sister ships enjoy a level of comfort little known to the clientele of The Fairstar. The major entertainment on the Fairstar was the moonlight disco while these days passengers have entertainment that ranges from Circuses to Astronomy as well as Production Shows, Theme Nights and even a Sit Down Comedy Club.

P&O Australia currently operate a fleet of three vessels permanently in Australian Waters;The Pacific Pearl, The Pacific Jewell and the Pacific Dawn.

The Fairstar was enormously popular and its final voyage in January 1997 was sold out in a few hours.

The popularity of cruising continues today. Little wonder they need three ships to serve the Australian Cruising Public’s ever growing demand for Cruise holidays.

Come with the train buffs THE excitement of a day out by steam train commences at Roma St as you go walk along the platform to find your carriage with a reserved seat.

It is then a quick walk to the head of the train to inspect the great “Iron Horse” which is simmering away quietly waiting for the grand departure.

Final boarding announcements are made , the guard blows his whistle and waves the green flag and the engine bursts into life with it’s whistle blowing to signal departure and steams out of the platform heading for the day’ destination.

Like the sound of the above ?

The Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) has now entered iti 57th year of operating rail

tours. Over 980 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone era , travelling in style in the heritage carriages.

Join us for a mystery day out by ICE train on Saturday June 21st.

We don’t tell you where we are going but head off to a country destination and have lunch at an historic old pub before returning to the City mid afternoon.

Nambour Garden Expo is the destination in July.

The train steams through the scenic Glasshouse Mountains, past pineapple fields, and the lush

Sunshine Coast Hinterland enroute to Nambour for the large garden event. There is also the option of staying on the train and continue to the interesting little village of Yandina.

In August come and escape with us on a two day tour by special rail motor to Stanthorpe and Wallangarra to celebrate the end of winter.

There is great scenery across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region and there is no better way to see it then from the comfort of the heritage rail motor.

To book or order a brochure phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

A recorded message operates at other times.

Air transport tips GET tech savvy (if you don’t know how your kids will help you). Check with your airline to determine if there are options for web, kiosk or mobile phone check-in to save time when you arrive at the airport. If you have any items that you are unsure about, check with your airline prior to arriving at the airport so that you can avoid any unnecessary surprises or delays while check-

ing in for your flight. Ensure that all personal toiletry items such as liquids, aerosols and gels are packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml/100 grams (3.4 oz) or less. You are responsible for making sure that you have the proper identification and travel documentation for yourself and your children as required by the country of destination.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Home sweet anywhere: retirees trade their home for a life around the world to Florida and took a one-way cruise to Europe, where they spent seven months hopping around France, Italy, England, Ireland and Portugal. They’re re-visiting their favourite destination, Paris, this June. “We try to schedule our destinations [based on our budget],” Lynne says.

“If we’re going to London or Paris, which Retire and travel .. Lyn and Tim Martin spending are expensive, we try to counter them by going their later years on the road to Portugal or Spain decision to travel full AMERICANS Lynne afterward, which are time was very much and Tim Martin are on cheaper. It all costtheir way to Queensland rooted in reality. “We averages.” About that looked very carefully at budget. Living abroad – and they say they’re breaking all the rules of what our overhead was without a home base living in California, and retirement. At a time isn’t something one can what it cost us to wake when they had every do on a whim, especially right to kick back in their up every morning in our without a steady house,” says Lynne. cosy Paso Robles, income. How do the California, home and live “We added everything Martins manage to make together and it was out their golden years it work? Funding: With surrounded by children, staggering. We found the help of an investwe could live for less grandchildren and ment advisor, the couple travelling the world.” If friends, they chose to decided live off of a they needed a sign they $6000 monthly stipend, sell their house, pack their lives in two rolling were on the right path, sourced from returns on duffel bags, and see the they got it as soon as their joint investment they put their house on portfolio. They also get world. Lynne, 73, and the market. It sold in one a boost from Lynne’s Tim, 68, have been day. In less than four chronicling their Social Security income. months, they began the Since they book trips as journeys since 2010. first leg of their journey far as six months in Lynne’s memoir, ’Home in San Miguel, Mexico, Sweet Anywhere’, advance, they keep a recently hit the shelves. where a friend agreed to ‘slush funds of about She retired from a career let them house-sit for $20,000 to make deposits free. A month later, they ahead of time on any in public relations, and were in Buenos Aires for lodging or transportaTim retired from his job running a small electron- six weeks, where they tion they may need tried (and failed) to fine- without biting into their ics firm. tune their Spanish. After monthly budget. It took Their lifestyle is the stuff of dreams for most a brief visit to the UD for decades to build the retirees, but the couple’s Thanksgiving, they flew nest egg that now

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sustains them overseas.

Lynne was always an aggressive saver, but Tim, like most Americans, didn’t start saving for retirement until he was well into his 40s. To catch up, he dabbled in real estate for a while and ran a small electronics firm. Transportation: One of their favourite ways to bundle transportation and lodging together is to take ‘repositioning’ cruises.

Twice a year, cruise lines relocate their ships as the seasons change and sell cheap one-way fares to passengers who want

countries for several weeks at a time.

And their first destination in any new city is always the grocery store. If they do eat out, it’s usually for lunch, a much less expensive meal.

Health care: Since Medicare doesn’t cover overseas health expenses, Lynne and Tim have an international catastrophic health care policy. It’s not much, but it ensures they can be transported home if they become too ill for travel.

For more common health needs like dental check-

Paris

to come along for the ride. The Martins recently travelled from the US to Europe for $2000 – not exactly ideal if you have to book a flight home as soon as you land, but for Lynne and Tim, it’s an economical way to get from point A to point B while enjoying all the amenities a cruise has to offer.

Often they travel from the US to Europe this way. “When you consider what airfare costs, we’re getting transportation there, plus 12 or 14 days of food and housing,” Lynne says. On the ground, they stick to public transportation whenever possible and use CarRentals.com when wheels are necessary. The site lets them search for rental agencies in most countries and compare prices in one place.

Lodging: With a housing budget of around $2400 a month, they don’t have room for pricey hotels. They use Homeaway.com and VRBO.com to rent apartments, condos and sometimes houses. To stretch their dollar and have time to settle in to new places, they stay in

ups, they pay out of pocket. “Health care in other countries is remarkably good,” she says. “If you get sick in Paris, lucky you.”

The time table: Tim usually handles nitty gritty trip-planning duties, but they’re careful to leave room in their schedule. “We try to plan six months ahead because I’m old and I need to know where I’m going,” Tim says.

“When we first started, we tried planning a year ahead and I thought that lacked a little flexibility.”

Currency: Credit is king with the Martins. They take advantage of their airline-specific credit cards for free checked baggage perks and otherwise use credit cards that earn points for travel and don’t charge foreign exchange fees.

The end of the road: With the benefit of good health on their side, the Martins say they’ll continue travelling as long as their bodies allow it. But they purposefully leave their principal retirements savings untouched as a form of security for when they do finally need to slow down.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure In love with Naples Long Term Options

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by Phil Hawkes

THERE’S no doubt that Naples gets a mixed press. It would be too easy to read some reviews and reschedule your itinerary to bypass the city and head straight for the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii or indeed anywhere else. Reports of pickpockets, mafia, littered streets, dodgy vendors and taxi touts are not unknown.

Conversely, you’ll find rave reviews of the food, the history, the palaces and monuments, the Parkers Hotel

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• Accommodation Charleville • Meals • Fire, Flood & History Tour • Yabby Races & Camp Oven Dinner • Woollabra Station Tour • Corones “Scones & Stories” • Cosmos Centre night sky tour • Flying Doctors • History House & Meet the Bilby • Helpful fun tour host Tour Dates: 26th August

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

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• Accommodation at 4 star Cairns Queenslander • Meals on tour • Gorgeous Green Island - including glass bottom boat tour • Travel up the tablelands to Mareeba & Jacques Coffee Plantation, explore Kuranda then travel on Skyrail • Paronella Park, Innisfail, Scenic Cassowary Coast • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Helpful fun tour host Tour Dates: 6th July, 17th Aug, 21st Sept

• Accommodation at 4 star Chifley Plaza • Meals on tour • Day tour to Magnetic Island • Castle Hill and town orientation tour • Markets, Perc Tucker Museum, Reef HQ Aquarium • Museum of North Qld, Hervey’s Ranges Heritage Tea Gardens • Army Museum of North Qld • Helpful fun tour host Tour dates: 20th June, 1st Aug, 29th Aug, 3rd Oct

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• Accommodation in Townsville, Charters Towers, • Stathmore Station Hughenden & Longreach • Kinnon & Co Harry Redford • Meals • Sunset Cruise on the Thomson River, Dinner & Waterhole • Townsville & Castle Hill Tour & Camp Dinner with “Larrikins & Legend Show” • Magnetic Island • Helpful fun Tour Host & Coach Captain • Charters Towers Town Tour • Miners Cottage, Zara Clarke & Ambulance Museums • Night time Ghosts of Gold Tour • Flinders Discovery Centre Hughenden • Winton, Waltzing Matilda Centre, Magic Mesa’s & Age of Dinasaurs Exhibition • Stockman’s Hall of Fame • Qantas Museum & Tour of 747

Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Kangaroo Island & Adelaide 10 Days $3,499* Tour Date: 7th October

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• Includes return flights from Brisbane • Accommodation and Meals • Interesting day tours to: Eureka Towers Skydeck, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Geelong & Apollo Bay, Werribee Open Range Zoo Safari, Lorne, Great Ocean Road including Cape Otway, Port Campbell National Park, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell, London Bridge, Crown of Thorns, Warrnambool, Flagstaff Hill, Lady Bay, Middle Island, Thunder Point Coast Reserve, Famous Laser Light Show “Shipwrecked”, Port Fairy, Mount Gambier, MuttonBird Rookeries, Portland, Coorong National Park, Victor Harbour, Kangaroo Island, Seal Bay, Kingscote, Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Admirals Arch, Cape Jervis, Strathalbyn, Hahndorf, and Adelaide’s Mount Lofty Lookout.

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Tasmania - The Great Escape

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museums and churches ... and the people. For the Neapolitans, life is to be lived to the fullest.

And you’re invited to go along for the ride.

From the balcony of our lodgings, the palatial Grand Hotel Parker’s, we begin to understand the contradiction that’s the city of Naples.

There’s the beauty of the harbour, the bay shimmering at dusk, the lights reflecting off lowslung clouds.

Closer beneath us, the chaos of the streets, the bee-like buzz of humanity, the senses awakened with culinary anticipation.

How could anyone not be in love with this taste of the real Italy, the one we see in movies or read about in a marvellous book called “Naples – A Way Of Love”.

In the morning it’s off downtown to meet Walter the tour guide, whom Marco the concierge has arranged for us. The old, historic part of the city teems with life in narrow alleys where Vespas come hurtling toward you and veer at the last moment, keeping the adrenalin pumping.

There is so much to see and experience that 3 hours is hardly enough ... medieval churches, old palaces, an underground labyrinth, even a museum of purgatory; and to satisfy true believers, rows and rows

of stalls selling religious objects and elaborate nativity scenes.

For lunch, we indulge in slabs of cheese and fresh bread from a local deli, eaten on the steps of a cathedral where we watch people and they watch us. It’s a favourite pastime, and everyone wants to talk to you especially if they know you’re Australian.

Every single person in Naples has relatives in Australia and they all seem to be called Giovanni or Maria. Of course we know them all.

We spend hours roaming the alleys and the squares, following our guide or guide book, grabbing a gelato and taking it all in. But at the end of the day, there’s “Parker’s” as it’s known, and the prospect of a splendid dinner on the terrace, or a takeaway from the nearby pizzeria. Washed down, of course, with something very Italian indeed.

Naples is a city that absolutely demands a return visit, to enjoy life in a way that seemingly only Neapolitans know, but are more than willing to share. And when it comes to hotels, you’d be well advised to discard any thoughts of budget lodgings because, frankly, the 5 star experience will be well worth it. www.comune.napoli.it www.slh.com

Mermaid Beach for trash or treasure

THE Rotary Club of Mermaid Beach Inc will be holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday May 25 between 5.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. at Quality Hotel/Lonestar Tavern car park, corner Markeri Street and Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters. Entry to the Car Boot Sale is free.

A breakfast BBQ sausage sizzle, with bacon and egg rolls and coffee and soft drinks, will help raise funds for the Club.

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The team at Uplift pride themselves on their personalised and caring service, and understand the specific needs of the older traveller. Every care is taken to ensure such things as ‘airport stress’ is alleviated, and with friendly and caring hosts looking after everything on tour for you, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday!

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Elderly drivers are safe drivers, but a regular refresher course is a good idea A TASMANIAN retiree is standing up for the competence of older drivers.

Graeme Barwick, who is branch president of the Northern Tasmanian Association of Independent Retirees, has been a driver for almost 60 years and says driving ability depends on the individual, not the age.

He has spoken out after a road toll report claimed older drivers made up the most driving fatalities in 2013.

Last year, 37 people died on Tasmanian roads, including 13 people aged over 64. Their ages ranged from 65, with the eldest a driver and a pedestrian, both aged 96.

There were also drivers aged 82 and 92 who died.

However, the report said older people were less likely to be in serious injury crashes, with people aged over 64 making up 18.1% of the 250 serious injuries reported last year.

Mr Barwick said there were drivers from every age group who could benefit from a refresher course.

“It’s a controversial subject,’’ Mr Barwick said.

“There are definitely some older people who need a refresher course, but the vast majority are quite capable and careful drivers and never have an accident.

“So, too, some middle-aged people could do refresher courses and definitely some younger groups, when you see the way they drive and ignore the signals. “`But I wouldn’t target the older drivers alone; they are safer drivers.’’

Mr Barwick, 76, said he knew people www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

in their 90s who were safe drivers.

He said he was a confident driver and drove thousands of kilometres during a multi-country overseas trip in 2008.

Meanwhile, the RACQ’s Years Ahead program is assisting older motorists to drive safely for longer, making them aware of their own capabilities. It covers topics such as changes to the Queensland road rules; medical considerations when driving; and alternative transport options (such as motorised wheelchairs).’

Contact the RACQ on 13 1905.

Drivers who are 75 years or older, as well as drivers with medical conditions that affect their ability to drive, are required to obtain a medical certificate from their medical practitioner in order to continue driving.

An ‘M’ will be shown on the licence as a condition.

The driver must carry the medical certificate at all times when driving and produce it to police if required.

Failure to carry a medical certificate could incur a fine.

For both older drivers and drivers with a medical condition, doctors can suggest the limitations or conditions on a driver’s licence.

While doctors and health professionals may be able to assess an older driver’s medical fitness to drive, it is not necessarily possible to evaluate a driver’s ability to interact with the road environment unless being assessed while driving.

The doctor may suggest a formal driving assessment be carried out to evaluate a person’s ability to drive safely.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

EDITORIAL DEADLINE for the June edition of Gold Coast/Tweed Seniors Newspaper is 28th May 2014

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Every day is a ‘treasure’ with Peter James at the Currumbin RSL!

Peter James

THE Currumbin RSL believe they’ve hit the jackpot after securing monthly performances by one of Queensland’s true entertainers.

The RSL’s first ‘Treasure Day with Peter James’ will be held on Monday 26 May, and based on the show’s popularity, the Club is expecting upwards of 400 people to attend!

“Peter James has a huge following across Queensland and Australia, and we are expecting his monthly ‘Treasure Day’ to be hugely popular with both our members and guests,” said Currumbin RSL Marketing Manager, Stacey Panozzo. “When Peter walked through our club

a couple of months ago, so many of our members stopped him to say hello and ask if he’d be preforming here,” she said.

According to the man himself, the success of the show comes down to two things – the concept and the quality of performers.

“The initial concept came after I pulled all of the best parts out of many different television game shows and combined them into one great stage show,” said Peter.

“Now Treasure Day is almost four hours of nonstop live entertainment, audience participation, games, raffles, prizes and lots of fun. The band, The Hip Replacements, is superb and the guest performers are always quality, international entertainers,” Peter said.

“The people I entertain for are a fun bunch. There is nothing out there like this show for the older generation and that’s why people keep regularly attending.”

After a lifetime in show

business, Peter should know what his audience likes. He is only a couple of months off 70, and is the second oldest member of The Hip Replacements.

The first Treasure Day with Peter James on Monday 26 May with showcase The Lions Den, a sensational male harmony trio who will feature songs from legendary male Doo-Wop groups, including The Platters,

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, the Bee Gees and The Beatles.

Treasure Day with Peter James at the Currumbin RSL on Monday May 26 from 11am to 2:30pm.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.

For more information, go to the Currumbin RSL website at www.currumbinrsl.com.au or call the Club on (07) 5534 7999.

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Deb McGrath and Sandra Walsh keeping score at the commencement of the Golden South Jaguars games held in Brisbane recently

Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival THIS year having the blues is sure to make you smile. The multi-award winning Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival is back!

Broadbeach is proving it has rhythm in its veins with a huge line-up of incredible artists assembling for the annual event, May 22- 25, 2014.

There is something for everyone whether you are a classic soulful Blues fan, or a lover of great entertainment.

Don’t miss some of the biggest names in the industry including the Time of My Life Band featuring Australian music industry icons, Joe Camilleri, James Reyne, Daryl Braithwaite and Ross Wilson as well as DIESEL, Russell Morris, the Backsliders, Melbourne Ska

Orchestra, Bondi Cigars, Eugene Hideaway Bridges and so many more. The best bit is…it’s all completely Free!

Blues on Broadbeach kicks off on the Thursday and goes right through until late Sunday night with entertainment on outdoor stages and throughout fantastic Broadbeach venues.

Book your accommodation now to be a part of the sound that started it all.

Come and experience why Blues on Broadbeach was named ‘Best Regional Event in Queensland’ at the 2013 Australian Event Awards.

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Panyiri - a Greek celebration BE taken on a Greek journey of discovery - a celebration of dance and music, a gastronomical tour through secret recipe books, a voyage through history rich in colour and passion. More than 30 food stalls will showcase the tastes, recipes and food secrets from all corners of Greece. On the main stage famous Greek dances the ‘Zorba’ ‘Sirto’, ‘Kalamatiano’ and ‘Sousta’, will be performed to traditional Greek music n a wonderful cross-cultural celebration.

Enjoy the Panyiri celebration on Saturday, 24 May from 12 noon-10pm and Sunday, 25 May from 10am-7pm at Musgrave Park, South Brisbane.

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Gold Coast City Choir celebrates Easter

Step Back in time at the beautiful olde English Pub (on the road to Mt Tamborine – just 15 minutes from the M1)

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Ruth Gurner as she sings during Gold Coast City Choir’s presentation of The Easter Story in Music at Southport Uniting Church. Gold Coast City Choir is a volunteer organisation

THE Easter Story in Music, as presented by Gold Coast City Choir, filled Southport Uniting Church on Palm Sunday much to the delight of parishioners and visitors alike. For further information about Gold Coast City Choir, including details about the concert series scheduled for later this year, call 5528 0917 or 0421 338 110 or visit: www.goldcoast citychoir.com.

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weave their exotic tale through Arabian Nights, a program of orchestral music. Arabian Nights will be held at the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Centre, Community Drive, Ashmore on Sunday 27 July at 2.30pm.

The venue will be transformed into an Arabian tent in the desert complete with rugs, cushions and woven baskets while the greatest story ever told, Scheherazade by Rimsky Korsakov, entrances the audience.

Composers, especially those in the 1800’s, began exploring the exotic east, following the silk trail through Persia and travelling to Morrocco and darkest Africa. The new sounds delighted them and a wealth of orchestral music was created.

The orchestra will also perform In a Persian Market by Ketelby, Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances which features the melody now famous as Strangers in Paradise, Arabian Dances by both Grieg and Tchaikovsky, SaintSaens’ Bacchanale from

Samson and Delilah, music from the film Lawrence of Arabia and more.

Concertmaster, Margaret McAteer will lead the orchestra in a new work for the orchestra, Armenian Rhapsody, which will feature solo violin.

The audience and musicians will enjoy a warm winter’s afternoon of orchestral wonders and a luscious afternoon tea all included in the ticket price.

Concert Program Scheherazade Op 35 1st Movt, Rimsky-Korsakov; Arabian Dance from Peer Gynt Suite No 1 Op 46, Grieg; In a Persian Market, Ketelby; Arabian Dance from Nutcracker Op71A No.5, Tc h a i k o v s k y ; Bacchanale, Saint-Saens; Entrance of the Queen of Sheba, Handel; Armenian Rhapsody Op 48, Ippolitov; Polovtsian Dances No 17, Borodin; Raiders March, J o h n Williams; Lawrence of Arabia,Selections from the Movie, Maurice Jarre.

Conductor Mark Turpin says, “Scheherazade is a

particular favourite of most musicians to play and there are so many soloistic opportunities during the piece for our musicians to shine. I am very excited about this program, which presents our usual high quality orchestral repertoire to the Gold Coast audiences and showcases our wonderful local musicians”.

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community news Love Songs and Waltzes at Arts Centre MORE than 70 people enjoyed an occasion of Love Songs and Waltzes in Gallery One of The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

The free afternoon program, held in conjunction with the recent Fiesta de la Musica, was made up of a vocal ensemble and piano duo that ‘combined to form an ensemble exploring repertoire primarily from the Romantic era and encompassing waltz rhythms and sentimental love.’

Patricia Favaloro (left) and Jennifer Newcomb are pictured playing fourhands piano during Love Songs and Waltzes at The Arts Centre Gold Coast

Thank you Queensland!

I WOULD like to extend a sincere thank you to all who helped make this year’s World’s Greatest Shave such a success. The World’s Greatest Shave is the Leukaemia Foundation’s major annual fundraising event. It enables us to continue to provide free worldclass support services to blood cancer patients and their families as well as fund medical research. This year thousands of brave participants shaved, cut, coloured or waxed their hair to help raise over $16 million nationally.

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agnosis of a blood cancer such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma. There are no known causes or preventative measures. The Leukaemia Foundation is there to provide patients with the practical assistance and emotional support they need during this difficult time. We are truly appreciative of the many participants, sponsors and volunteers who supported our work by being involved in the World’s Greatest Shave. The time and energy you have dedicated to the cause will help make a real difference to the lives of those impacted by blood cancers.

Bill Petch, Chief Executive Officer, Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland.

History of Irish Kennedys HELENSVALE author and artist Brian Kennedy, considered a global authority on the history of the Irish Kennedys including former US President John F Kennedy, welcomes all to an audiovisual presentation outlining the story of JFK’s ancestry. Helensvale Branch Library, Thursday May 29, 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Phone 5581 1625 to book your spot.

THIS sign was spotted on the fence past North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, near the beach path before South Nobby Head.

The March 2 date is long past (hopefully there was a good turnout of beach carers) but the Saturday June 21 beach cleanup is ready to welcome everyone between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

For further information, please call Griffith University Beach Care on 5552 8506 or 0414 762 374.

Gold Coast Seniors get more at Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinemas!

CLASSIFIEDS CANTEEN of cutlery in felt lined wooden box, setting for six including cake forks and parfait spoons, Grosvenor Christine pattern A1. Quality triple plated EPNS. Never used. $150. Ph 07 5536 3845.

Tweed Heads.

COMPUTER desk 5’ x 2’ light colour laminex, 3 drawers right side. VGC. $100. Pick up. Ph 07 5599 2894. Coolangatta.

COMPUTER HP Compaq sff Windows7 MS, office, antivirus $140. Ph 5528 0671. Southport.

COMPUTER with windows xp, dvd burner, monitor, internet ready $65 suit beginner. Ph 07 5526 0060.

DINING chairs 4 by Parker, teak with oatmeal colour seats and back.

Pristine cond. $200. Ph 07 5579 8449. Clear Island Waters.

LAWN bowls 2 sets Henselite. Classic 11 DeLuxe size 4 H/w incl. Bag $75 exc. cond. And Henselite, size 3 M/w with case like new. $75. Ph 5535 0528. Palm Beach.

LEATHER reclining rocking chair. VGC. Brown in colour. $80 ono. Ph 0401 489 661. Tweed Heads South.

LUGGAGE 3 Pieces; Large 79cm, Medium: 66cm, Cabin: 55cm. Red, New, Polycarbonate ABS. 4 Wheels spin 360 degrees. $220. Ph. 0420 222 456. Beenleigh SQUARE dancing skirts & prof made petticoats.

Full circle. Black, white, scarlet, aqua, Xmas print.

Size 10. Perfect cond. Fair price. Ph 07 5573 5667, Helensvale.

FREE For Sale Classifieds Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified is allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will not be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but may be placed in the following month.

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

Items for sale must not exceed $500.

Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office by 25th of each month.

(No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.)

Wanted items are no longer accepted.

Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only.

No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising.

POST your adverts to: ‘GCT Free 4 Sale,’ Gold Coast/Tweed Seniors Newspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565.

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

MOVIE lovers on the Gold Coast can now indulge in the latest releases for less, with a special offer from Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinemas.

Join Cinebuzz Seniors this month and you will earn 500 points instantly* - that’s half way to a free ticket! Cinebuzz seniors get $8 movie tickets every day as well as special seniors screenings.

Head to Birch Carroll & Coyle Coolangatta, or Event Cinemas Robina on Wednesday 14 May for a screening of the hilarious new release – Chef – including a complimentary morning tea.

When Carl Casper (Favreau) loses his plum job as Chef in a trendy L.A. eatery, he inherits a food van in a bid to reclaim his culinary creativity, all the while attempting to piece together his disjointed family. So what are you waiting for!

If you are 60 years or older join now at cinebuzzgold coastseniors. com.au or at the Birch Carroll & Coyle or Event Cinemas box office. www.FilmCopyCentre.com * See Terms and Conditions at eventcinemas.com.au

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community news Seniors Twospeed Crossword Straight Clues

Cryptic Clues

ACROSS 1 Having a common centre 6 Accept delivery 9 Made beer 10 Small remnant 12 Egotists 14 Magma 17 Prior to 19 Built 20 They produce allergies

ACROSS 1 A concert briefly incorporated having a common centre 6 Get to take delivery of 9 Devised a plan prepared by fermentation 10 A small quantity from a doctor for example 12 Those who practise self-admiration are vain people 14 Balaclavas conceal that which emanates from volcanoes 17 Earlier than being in the presence of 19 Put together upright established tips 20 Is this name provided to produce hay fever?

DOWN 1 Skin eruption 2 Organ of smell 3 Want 4 Swamp grass 5 Small bay 6 Keepsake 7 Vexes 8 Outer layers of birds’ ova 11 Questioned 13 Meander 15 Span 16 Non-returnable tennis serves 17 Greek letter 18 Prophetic sign

DOWN 1 Detailed carbon to a male relative for a rounded gemstone 2 Sounds like one is aware of a proboscis

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3 Have occasion for some fine education 4 Any of the tall water grasses used in certain wind instruments 5 A sheltered nook for a common bloke 6 A surviving memorial out of dereliction 7 Otherwise risk troubles 8 Urges on infernos to shards 11 Inquired about a desk

13 Some grovellers wander about 15 Part of the ear changes into a curved structure 16 Single spots on cards for highly skilled people 17 Punt on a second brightest star in a constellation 18 Ring some fellows for a prognostication

Word Trivia Abstemious, abstentious, adventitious, aerious, annelidous, arsenious, arterious, caesious and facetious are all words with all five vowels in order. If you count ‘y ‘ as a vowel, -ly can be added to most of them to get all six vowels.

PALS Social Club Broadbeach

‘Snugglepot and Cuddle Pie’

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.

CURRUMBIN-Elanora VIEW Club enjoyed a presentation by Guest Speaker Maureen Walsh who has dedicated many years to researching May Gibbs and her books.

Solace Association advises a change of venue

OUR new meeting place will be Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. Our meetings are held 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, at 10.30am.

Solace is an organisation for people grieving the loss of a partner. For further information, please phone Betty 5580 7034.

A talented artist May Gibbs was the author of beautifully illustrated books for children – ‘Snugglepot and Cuddle Pie’ being just one of several themes she created. Our Club meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month for morning tea at Currumbin RSl. Meetings commence at 10.00 a.m. Visitors welcome. Anyone interested in attending please phone Carlene (55908247).

EDITORIAL DEADLINE for the June edition of Gold Coast/ Tweed Seniors Newspaper is 28th May, 2014

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community news Classical didgeridoo artist to play at Yugambeh Mobo on the Gold Coast

Performing at Yugambeh Mobo .. William Barton, of Australia’s finest didgeridoo players.

ONE of Australia’s finest didgeridoo players will be a big attraction at the Yugambeh Mobo event at Somerset College at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast on June 1. William Barton, 33, was born at Mount Isa and learned to play from his uncle, an elder of the Wannyi, Lardil and Kalkadunga tribes of western Queensland. William is widely recognised as a leading didgeridoo player in the classical world.

“I’m doing what I love,” William says. “I want to take the oldest culture in the world and blend it with Europe’s rich musical legacy.”

The Yugambeh Mobo event is organised by the

Yugambeh Museum, Language and Heritage Research Centre at Beenleigh, which records and promotes the traditional knowledge of the region, especially the Yugambeh language, which was spoken throughout southeast Queensland. The museum also assists Aboriginal youth with employment and training opportunities, and helps community members trace their own family stories.

Yugambeh Mobo means ‘yugambeh tomorrow’ and acknowledges the history of its past. It was officially launched at Somerset College in December 2013 and has grown from a one-day event into an all-inclusive campaign. Driven by the Yugambeh Museum, but owned by the southeast Queensland community, this journey invites all to participate and celebrate “the cultural uniqueness of our home”. Paula Nihôt, healthy communities coordinator, Parks and Recreational Services, Gold Coast City Council, writes the Yugambeh Garden component, highlighting local plants that can be used in everyday cooking. She told Seniors Newspaper that William Barton also plays the guitar and is backed by a symphony orchestra.

“I heard a four-minute prelude which was amazing,” she said. Paula invites readers to follow the campaign on facebook www.facebook.com/yugambehmobo Contact the Yugambeh Museum on (07) 3807 6155 or Somerset College on (07) 5559 7167.

For lovers of a cappella and harmony singing HERE’S a rare chance to experience the Gold Coast’s a cappella revolution, a cappella referring to music without instrumental sound. Not only will you be amazed by the quality entertainment but you’ll be supporting a good cause, Voices in Paradise.

Be in the audience to enjoy The Blenders plus the Blenders Youth Chorus; Serotonin, Griffith University’s a cappella mixed choir; Coastal Charisma; Blindside; Ginger and Tonic; Musical Island Boys; Voices in Harmony (VIP) Male and Female Ensembles,

and the VIP Mixed Ensemble of 100-plus singers.

Date for this Voices in Paradise event is May 24. Location is the ‘bigger and better’ theatre in the new Griffith University G40 building.

Pending availability, tickets will be sold at the door on the night for $25 each; however, for bookings made online via http://voicesinparadise.groupanizer.com/ page/vip-concert-bookings, the discounted rate of $20 per adult, $15 per child and $50 per family will apply.

Tweed Valley Toastmasters

Robina Red Cross Branch

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TWEED Valley Toastmasters recently marked its 20 birthday with a celebratory lunch. Present were the founder Bub Cranney, plus members of this and other clubs.

The meeting started off with ice breakers from 20 years member (Bub Cranney), 15 years Ellen Ganson), 10 years (Garry Jardine), 10 years (Steve Carratt), followed by a lively topics session, where members were asked impromptu questions concerning birthdays.

After a delicious lunch the celebration concluded with toasts and a cutting of the birthday cake.

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AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is celebrating its 100th Centenary this year and Robina Red Cross Branch seeks ladies to join their friendly group and support fundraising functions, also enjoy monthly social outings. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Phone President Margaret on 5570 1903 for more information.

THE Factory is a hilarious,

Don’t miss The Factory

heartfelt and uplifting musical gem, fuelled with vibrant and soulful songs. New Zealand’s first Pacific Island Musical is a tribute to the courage of the Pacific peoples who migrated to New Zealand during the 70s.

Arriving in Aukilani with her father, a young Samoan woman with big dreams for a brighter future is immediately set to work in a South Auckland textile factory. There she discovers that each time the factory bell rings she feels further away from her home and aspirations.

Opening with a powerful call to ancestral roots delivered by the cast of 14, The Factory features an original score by Poulima Salima, a dazzling array of exuberant and soulful songs, slick choreography and a live band. “If they sell out before you can get a ticket, go down on your knees and beg.”

Simon Wilson, Metro Magazine. For more information, please visit: http:/ www.theartscentregc.com.au/ whats-on/whats-onitems/the-factory

Gold Coast City Jazz Club MONDAY 19th May, John Hoffman Quintet Concert at 7pm. John Hoffman will grace the stage with a line-up of extremely talented musicians and special guest vocalist Elly Hoyt. For one night only, John Hoffman, trumpeter & flugelhornist extraordinaire will be joined by So-Young Min (piano), Lachlan Hawkins (drums) Helen Svoboda (bass), and special guest vocal-

Seniors who love to sing DO you love to sing?

Why not go along to Southport branch library on Wednesday May 28 between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. to sing along with the Voices in Harmony Choir?

Southport branch library is located on the corner of Lawson and Garden Streets.

Phone 5581 7200 for more information.

ist Elly Hoyt for an evening of what can only be described as beautiful music making. John is regarded in the music industry as one of Australia’s finest lead and jazz trumpeters.

Originally from USA, he

has been living in Australia for over 20 years.

Appearing at Southport Bowls Club. Admissionmembers $10 non-members $15. Bookings on 5531 2626 or 0419 658 983.

Further information go to www.gccityjazzclub.com.

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 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au

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