TATURA COMMUNITY HOUSE

TCH News February 2023

The Term 1 program has started and we’ve hit the ground running, offering a variety of activities with something for everyone. If you’re interested in something that we don’t offer, give us a call and we will see if we can get any new groups going. We are always open to new ideas.

Here is a selection of our Term 1 Programs. Homework Club – Free Tutoring: These tutoring sessions are held in small groups with very individual attention to each student. Our retired teachers Bev and Iris are happy to support students in primary and secondary schools. The tutoring sessions are free of charge – just give it a try. Pop in the library every Tuesday afternoon. Primary students 3:45 to 4:30pm and secondary students 4:30 to 5:15pm.

Genealogy – Family History Group: Would you like to know more about your family’s history? Our volunteers Garry and Lois will help you unravel the past and show you how to research your family’s history. They have an abundance of knowledge and can get you started on your own journey into the past. Every Wednesday 1:00 to 3:00pm, $5 per session.

Boomerang Bags: Join our lovely boomerang bags group and help make our famous bags while enjoying a cuppa and a few chats. You don’t have to have any experience, there is always something to do: cutting, ironing, sewing. This is a great opportunity to socialise while giving back to the community. Every Thursday 9:15am to 12:00pm – and you get a free latte/cappuccino!

Women’s Health Clinic – Free/Bulk

Billing: In partnership with GV Health, a Women’s Health Clinic will be available at the Community House. This will be a monthly, free, and confidential sexual and reproductive health service which will be for women of all ages. The first Women’s Health Clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 7 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

The clinic will provide information, support, clinical services and appropriate specialist referral services for issues surrounding:

• Cervical screening (Pap smears)

• Contraception

• Continence issues

• Counselling

• Sexual Health concerns

• Genital pain and discomfort

Justice of the Peace

Do you need a document certified? We have a Justice of the Peace on site to certify and sign your documents. The JP will be available every Monday 10:00am to 12:00pm.

COMING UP IN TERM 2

Digital Essentials I and II – Would you like to learn the basics of how to operate your smartphone or tablet in a small and friendly group setting with plenty of time to learn and apply your knowledge straight asway? Then these 10-session classes are the thing for you! Each session is three hours, a minimum of 6 learners is required, course fee is $130 full fee and $103 concession. Please call the community house to express your interest 5824 1315.

Fashion Parade – Fashions through the decades coming in May! If you have clothes or dresses from the last century and are willing to lend them to the community house to present on the runway, give us a call on 5824 1315.

Volunteers Needed

If you would like to get involved, give the Community House a call on 5824 1315.

Tom Boocock and Nadine Pichler

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1. The world’s longest fence was built to keep out which animal?

2. What is the nearest galaxy to the Solar System?

3. What does a campanologist do?

4. What is the capital City of Croatia?

5. What year did the Beatles break up?

6. How old is a horse when it changes from a filly to a mare?

7. What is the national animal of Indonesia?

8. What are female elephants called?

9. What is the national language of Brazil?

10. A referendum is a vote to change what?

A Heart Health Check

February is Heart Health Awareness month. Our heart is a muscle that pumps blood around the body transporting oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body. The food that we eat, lifestyle habits and activity levels affect the heart. We can take control of keeping our heart healthy by making good lifestyle choices. Here are five tips keep your heart healthy:

1. Eat a heart-healthy diet. Include five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruits a day and a variety of healthy protein such as fish, seafood, lean meat, poultry, legumes and seeds. Eat more whole grain cereals or bread. Choose to include Omega 3 and 6 fats which are found in nuts, seeds, fish and avocados. Cook with healthier oils such as olive oil, canola, sunflower, etc. Read food labels to check the amount of sugar, fat & salt content in foods that you buy.

2. Keep your Blood pressure in control. Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood around the walls of the arteries as your heart pumps it around the body. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease over a period of time. Use more herbs and spices for flavor and eat less than 1teaspoon of salt(5g) in a day, to reduce your blood pressure.

3. Keep your Cholesterol under control. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that moves around your body and can be good or bad types. Bad cholesterol (Low density Lipoprotein or LDL) can stick to your arteries and cause blockages and increase the risk of a heart attack. Reduce foods such as cakes, pastries, pizzas and deep-fried foods which contain saturated and trans fats. Make healthy fat choices such as nuts, seeds, avocados and olives and their oils for cooking.

4. Physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease. Any physical activity such as gardening, walking, bike rides or dancing reduces the risk of heart disease. Sit less and take regular breaks every 30 minutes whether you are at work or watching TV. It is recommended to have 30-60minutes of moderate intensity physical activity such as brisk walks, on most days of the week. This can also help to control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

5. Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart disease. Smoking damages your blood vessels but quitting smoking almost straight away reduces your risk of heart disease. It is not easy to take the step but it requires persistence. You can reach out to the GV health self- management team on 1800222582 to receive support with quit smoking. Your doctor is also able to offer you different options with medications or Nicotine replacement therapy such as patches, gum lozenges or mouth spray. An Annual Heart health check is recommended for those above 45yrs. This will include measuring your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It will help your doctor to support you in improving your heart health and manage your risk. Please ask your doctor on your next visit