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Christadelphian Aged Care A U T U M N N E W S L E T T E R

MARANATHA Address: 1582 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur QLD 4503

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Phone: (07) 3482 5333

Email: admin@chomes.com.au

Managers Message

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Welcome to Maranatha

Look long and hard at people who live lovingly.

Notice how beautifully they age.

Notice how relevant their wealth or status is.

Notice how much other people want to be in their presence.

Notice how they smile. nnn

“When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them.

Job 29:24

Here we are, nearing the end of summer and although here in Queensland our recent weather conditions could be best described as ‘fierce’ the calendar tells us that autumn, and relief, is on the way.

In the northern part of Australia autumn is my favourite season.

Although our trees do not put on the kaleidoscopic coats of many colours their southern cousins wear, we are more than compensated for the lack of autumnal colour by cool nights, crisp mornings and seemingly endless days when the sky is as blue and as clear and vast as the sea.

At Maranatha the past spring and summer have bought many changes. In November 2013 we ceased to be a stand alone facility and were welcomed into the larger NSW based family of Christadelphian Aged Care. As a result of that merger we have, and will continue to see some changes, however, the changes will really just be window dressing. With the support of the wonderful management team at Christadelphian Aged Care and the blessing of our Heavenly Father we will continue to care for, nourish and love the aged and frail who come to live at Maranatha. The things we can see – the buildings, the interior design and the landscape may alter but the things we cannot see - the commitment, the care and the love those at Maranatha experience, will remain unchanged.

December 2013 began with another milestone in the history of Maranatha. On the 6th of that month we said farewell to our manager and dear friend Marilyn Collins who retired after 25 years of faithful, diligent service. Marilyn served the Maranatha community firstly as a receptionist then from August 2000 as Manager. Marilyn will be greatly missed and we sincerely wish her every good fortune and God’s blessing in this next chapter of her life.

The next installment in the history of Maranatha still belongs in the realm of hopes, dreams and aspirations. The future is limited only by our imaginations and we all have our specific parts to play in making our dreams a reality. As we write the next chapter let us ensure that the golden thread of love continues to run through the Maranatha story so that in years to come many will find it a place of refuge and peace- until - the Lord comes (Maranatha).

Kind regards, Kathy Hallmark

“Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself” - Og Mandino

Message from our Senior Manager

I’m very happy and excited to be part of Christadelphian Aged Care. I have a passion for aged care having come from a quality improvement background. I have worked as an aged care quality assessor with the Agency, a facility manager and as a registered nurse in cardiac, triage and aged care. I’m keen to share my industry knowledge and experience gained in having assessed a variety of systems and processes across a number of aged care facilities throughout NSW, ACT and Victoria. My main responsibility is for clinical governance across the homes under Christadelphian Aged Care. Fundamentally, this means achieving the best possible care for residents using a defined approach. This is done by focusing on what’s best for the resident and then building the service or environment around those needs. This will better enable us to approach challenges and continuous improvement activities proactively and confidently.

My wife Maria and I have three daughters, all of who play for the State League competition with Netball NSW. Two are currently at university studying physiotherapy and business respectively and the third currently undertaking her HSC exams this year. I coach representative netball for the Under 12s age group for the Hills District Netball Association NSW and I enjoy travel and culture, although I haven’t had much of an opportunity to do so in recent times. I have however travelled extensively throughout the USA with the highlight being at Elvis’ Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. I’m friendly, approachable and I very much look forward to learning more about each home and meeting members of the Christadelphian care team.

- Jose Rigor Senior Manager, Operations

MARCH

UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 8th - Family Carers Support Group 11th - Armchair Travel to Peru (Part 2) with Judith 28th - March Birthday Party + concert with Maggie & Tim

APRIL 11th - Coach Trip to Sunshine Coast Nurseries 14th - Henny Penny Hatching

MAY 2nd - April Birthday Party 9th - Mother’s Day Special Event 30th - May Birthday Party + John Sophios concert

APRIL

MAY

1 Fay C

5 Robert L

2 Bev C

1 Arhur W

10 Merle F

3 Gertie D

3 Florence G

16 Gerald P

4 Joyce H

3 Phyllis E

18 Neal R

11 Margot S

4 Bobby M

18 Christina R

13 Marjorie G

5 Peggy E

19 Graham W

14 Annie T

5 Mary H

20 Ron S

16 Jean T

7 Wal J

23 Robert C

17 Betty C

9 Joseph H

24 Daphne F

22 Ailsa B

10 Wendy P

26 Ronald G

23 Lorna C

15 Miriam E

28 Joy G

23 Peter D

18 Eunice P

30 Daphne S

23 Grace S

27 Beryl P 28 Jean B

24 Betty G

28 Pyllis W

30 Kitty J

27 Jean R 31 Myrie W

Activity Reviews Christmas Bazaar

Every year before Christmas, the Fundraising Committee, Activity staff and residents pool their talents and resources to present the Christmas Bazaar day in the Activity Room. This is great opportunity for residents, families and friends to spend some time in the facility enjoying the Devonshire teas, browsing the craft stalls, and enjoying the entertainment.

This last December, Maranatha’s own crooner, John Bliss, wooed us with his mellow tones, Marianna brought back old memories with her accordion playing, and our resident choir, the Sunshine Singers, sang the repertoire of songs they have been practicing all year.

Meanwhile, one of our staff went undercover as Jo Jo the clown, providing laughter and mayhem for residents and visitors alike. After lunch, Dawn and Wayne led the annual Christmas Carols afternoon, with a keen group of little people providing extra entertainment on the stage as they accompanied the singing with bells, and romps around the nativity scene!

The day was completed by an amazing Afternoon tea party provided by Dawn and Joan and their helpers. We wish to thank Dawn and the Fundraising committee for combining with the activity staff to bring together a day of fun and enjoyment for all.

Kid’s Concert Our annual Kid’s Concert, presented by about

30 children from Christadelphian Sunday Schools in SE Queensland, was held on the 24th January. This amazing group of children give up what is usually the last day of their Christmas holidays every year to spend the day rehearsing, then presenting, this concert for our residents. The depth of talent in this group is mind-blowing, and they lived up to their reputation with great performances of solos and group items on strings, wind instruments, piano and a combined choral finale.

Many of these children have grandparents or relatives in the village, so draw a huge audience on the day. Thanks to Judy, Carol and the dedicated parents, who transport their youngsters to practises and music camps throughout the year, and give them the opportunity to extend and share their talents with others.

Activity Reviews contd Maranatha Winter Olympics

In our great tradition of seeking health and fitness through exercise and fun activity, Maranatha residents again staged their own Winter Olympic Games to coincide with the official games in Sochi. Held over the third week in February, residents enjoyed participating in a formidable range of sports, including snowball toss, cross country marathons, curling, skeleton, ice hockey and speed skating. We were also privileged to witness the wonderful figure skating routine presented by the champion ‘Olga’. The residents were divided into two teams, the Aussies and the Brits, who fought out the events to build their medal tallies. The marathons challenge residents to walk, ride or somehow traverse a number of different routes within the Hostel and the grounds of Maranatha for their team, building points for each route they complete over the week. The Scavenger hunts brought out the competitive spirit in a number of our residents, who spent the week scouring all the nooks and crannies of the Hostel looking for hidden items, in the hope of completing their teams list first.

The Maranatha games finished on Friday with the medal presentation and Closing Ceremony.

The Aussies won the overall medal tally, with the English following close behind. John won the Individual marathon and Speed skating gold medals to rapturous applause. With the final parade of flag bearers, folding of the Olympic flag and the extinguishing of the flame, the games were declared closed, and the resident athletes invited to compete in the Winter Maranatha games in 2018! Another week of exciting competition has come to a close, and we look forward to our next fun-filled adventure!

Outing Pics

Resident Story - Rosa B

As told through the eyes of her grandchildren, Melissa, Clay and Brett.

The land that Maranatha is built on is very special to our family, as it was our Grandma and Grandad’s farm land that was sold to Maranatha over 30 years ago. Our grandparents ran a small crop farm, and then sold most of it, keeping a small section for themselves and our parents on Anzac Avenue. They had many Maranatha residents residing as their neighbours as the village expanded. Grandad would often use his own ride-on mower to mow the lawns of the village in the early years, and every year our grandparents would be invited guests at the annual Maranatha Christmas Concert.

Our grandma, Rosa, was born in 1913 to John and Rosa Parker of Glen Alpin, along with her brother Joe and Sister Ivy. She met her future husband, Russell Barnes, while working in a café at Crow’s Nest, and they were married in December, 1936. They moved to Kallangur and settled on their farm on Anzac Avenue, where daughter Lynette was reared, and where the family has lived for the past 72 years.

Our grandparents, Rosa and Russell Barnes, ran their small crop farm, and had a great love of animals, entering sheep dog trials around the state and at the Ekka. Rosa loved to garden and cook, making the best sponges and cinnamon tea cakes. She was brilliant at needlework, crochet and knitting, and kept her house and home immaculate. In her 50’s, Rosa became a working girl again, a familiar face at the Kallangur Cake Shop, the newsagent local drapery and the TV shop at Petrie, and helped Melissa obtain work as a kitchen hand at Maranatha. Rosa often travelled around the state on bus trips and holidays with the Kallangur Over 50’s Club, and attended the Petrie Anglican Church every Sunday, always immaculately dressed and with her jewellery matching.

Rosa was passionate about her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and didn’t mind sharing her ‘Russian caramels’ with us on visits. Sadly, our Grandad passed away in 2003, after 67 years of marriage, and Rosa became more reliant on our Mum and Dad. Rosa is now one of Maranatha’s newest residents, and has just reached the grand age of 101 on 13th February. As Rosa’s family, we thank the staff of Maranatha who have chosen to care for the matriarchs of many families, allowing them to live the final years of their lives with love and compassion, with people who know the meaning of care. Rosa has had a wonderful life, but most of all she is a loving, kind lady with the softest hands and the warmest heart who loves to share her story with others. She is our Grandma, and we entrust her to Maranatha’s care.

Alec & Lee’s Anniversary Congratulations!

Staff Profiles - Stories of 3 Long-term Staff ROBYN CLARK -

Well, hi everyone, my name is Robyn Clark.

Just on 18 years ago I received that anticipated phone call from Shirley Johnson who was the manager at the time, asking "Would you like a job"? As I have been living in Kallangur area and its surrounds for just on 40 years, I have witnessed Maranatha grow from its inception from strength to strength under our Heavenly Father's guidance. As I am a Christadelphian, I loved visiting our Brethren and Sisters in its early days, then when I started work as a cleaner, I could see them every day! I was then thrilled to be given the opportunity to study the Cert 111 in Aged Care whilst still being a cleaner, and was again blessed to be employed as a personal carer. I would have loved to be a nurse many moons ago, however, as this was not meant to be, I am more than happy to be where I am today. I am proud to tell everyone of my humble beginnings, so encouraging all staff to further their education if possible. We, like every other facility, undergo accreditation visits. Nearly the first or second question asked is, “How long have you been here?”. Sometimes they are happy with that, and say "Well, that speaks volumes". Then on the other hand, it has been said "Good, then you should be able to answer all my questions!". Whoops!! Over the years I have met incredible residents and their families and have been part of the caring team who together make Maranatha the wonderful place it is. I thank Maranatha for 18 wonderful years. Hey! What more can I say - its a great place to work and with our Heavenly Father's blessings will continue to be just that "until Christ comes".

BRADLEY WATSON -

My name is Brad, and I started working here at Maranatha in 1992 - that’s 22 years ago. Before coming here, I worked at Perrott’s Nursery at Enoggera, and knew a thing or two about plants. My job here has mainly involved tending the gardens, mowing the lawns, and other maintenance. Over the years, I have appreciated the help of some great volunteers who have worked along side me outside, particularly Kevin, who has been a volunteer for almost 20 years, and John, for the past few years.

There have been quite a few changes over the time I have been here, but the most significant was the major extension in 2007. Due to the larger area of buildings, it made it a lot harder to get around the grounds! When I’m at home, I like to hone my computer skills and do a bit of work around the house. My wife, Kathleen, and I have been on a few campervan holidays around Queensland, including Carnarvon Gorge, Isla Gorge, and the gemfields out west, and we would like to explore more of this country in years to come. I have enjoyed working here at Maranatha, through the good times and the challenging times. The other staff are great to work with, and I have seen a lot of people come and go over the years.

JENNY ACWORTH -

I started working at Maranatha 20 years ago in the Laundry, and I’m still here! Maranatha was a 41 bed facility at that time, and some residents still did their own washing and ironing. One of our female residents, Ray, would come into the Laundry and help with folding the linen. The Laundry had a window with a view of the resident’s vege and flower garden. The garden would be hosed daily, and sometimes the laundry window would also get hosed, so we had to be careful not to put linen on the bench under the window!

Maranatha is a very caring aged care facility. Residents often comment about the excellent care that is given to them. My fellow employees are important to me. Without their assistance my job would be challenging. I do care about each and every one of you. When I am not at work, my family is my life, and this includes my dog Bonnie. Having a caring family environment is important to me, and I love playing with my adorable grandkids.

Friendship Thoughts

Residents at Sunshine Group were asked questions on Friends. Here are some of their answers:

What is a friend?

How do I keep a friend?

• Someone you feel comfortable with

• Be a friend

• Someone you can rely on

• Treat them as you would like to be treated

• Someone who forgives and overlooks

• Frequent contact, always be there

all your faults • The 4 legged or winged varieties give unconditional love

• Be a good listener • Make the time to keep in contact • Don’t rub them up the wrong way

The Joys of Having a Friend • Just knowing that they are always there for you

• Go shopping or have coffee together

• No need to feel lonely

• Meet at the gym and watch each other lose

• Sharing secrets with someone you trust • Sharing lots of laughs

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• Marrying your best friend

Poem - Our Aussie Land A Southerner I feast my eyes on beauty Green fields Rolling downs of verdant green Waves of golden wheat Mountains bathed in swirling mist Rolling white surf Breaking on the shore.

And then The Territory Brown earth Scorched trees Heat waves dancing And then, I see Green among the black

Fire ferns, forest of feather dusters Palms mirrored against clear blue sky Waving in the breeze Sunsets, rich red hues Sweeping the skies Entwined with rolling black clouds Of a Territory thunderstorm These are the sights to gaze upon And be held in a spell I feast my eyes on beauty And stay A Territorian at heart.

Delcia Cooke 1998 © Maranatha resident, when she lived in the Northern Territory

Pastoral Care CAN GOD HEAL A BROKEN HEART? It was a comedian who said, "If broken hearts were commercials, we'd all be on TV." In some strange way he was saying we each have a broken heart, not physically I hope, but inside, where no-one else can see. One of the most popular groups of the 1970s was the Bee Gees. They sang a song that asked five questions and added one plea: "How can you mend a broken heart? How can you stop the rain from falling down? How can you stop the sun from shining? What makes the world go round? How can you mend this broken man? How can a loser ever win?

Please help me mend my broken heart and let me live again." You might recall the song. The Bee Gees never answered that question. But we know many people have broken hearts because of all sorts of reasons, death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job, loss of status, loss of health, betrayal by a friend, loss of a child and, yes, loss of your childhood. All of these reasons can leave you a broken man or woman. What is a wound? If you have ever had an injury or a deep cut, you know how painful it is and how it hurts to be touched. Often, sorrow and loss are like deep wounds. They can be so painful that it seems no one or nothing can make the pain go away. Sometimes our heart is so broken that we can't even express the words and nothing seems to take the pain away. Is there hope for healing a broken heart? Something or someone has just broken your heart. You were caught off-guard by a betrayal, a shocking behaviour, or loss of a loved one. Suddenly you are feeling like you've lost all hope. You can feel a physical aching in your chest that leaves you wounded and scarred. How can you ever hope to recover or discover what steps will end this suffering?

We know that emotions are a vital part of the way we are made. Yet we can't understand why it takes so long to heal from emotional injuries and others try to help. Many times, our wounded heart is the result of someone else's actions toward us, and other times it's because of actions we took. Sometimes too, it's a combination of both.

But in trying to encourage us, they can't seem to say the right thing. Like a deep wound, a broken heart will not heal overnight. Like some medicines that burn when you apply them to a skin wound, so can a well-meaning friend who says the wrong thing at the wrong time. Who wants to pour rubbing alcohol on an open wound? We search the stores to find an ointment that we can apply to our skin wound that will not burn and then cover it gently with a Band-Aid. It's the same way with our broken heart. We need the right ointment to bring about healing. They say time heals all wounds. But what about the wounds that people can't see? We can't go to the doctors and say "I have a broken heart, can you fix it!" So who can we go to when we have a broken heart, is there anyone who cares? Who are those with the broken heart? They say time heals all wounds. But what about the wounds that people can't see? The pain of past hurts rules many lives. It simmers, it stifles, and sometimes it shuts a person completely down. However, God heals hurts. He is waiting and ready to touch our deepest pain if we will let Him. In a sense, His healing is another divine exchange, in which we offer to Him our hurt and He offers to us His healing. Psalm 147:3 states, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (or sorrows)" "Brokenhearted" refers to the wounds in the innermost portion of ourselves. Most of us do not know how to go about receiving Our deepest sympathies have this wonderful healing gift of God. Some of us have not been aware gone out to the families who that this level of deep healing was available. I like what Max Lucardo have lost their loved ones over says in his marvellous book "He still moves Stones". Why did God leave the Autmun period. us one tale after another of wounded lives being restored? So we could be grateful for the past? So we could look back with amazement at what Jesus did? No. The purpose of these stories is not to tell us what Jesus did. Their purpose is to tell us what Jesus does. 'Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us.' Paul penned. 'The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement so that we can have hope.' (Romans 15:4) These are not just Sunday school stories. Not romantic fables. Not somewhere-over-the-rainbow illusions. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer nnn the question, 'Where is God when I hurt?' He's not just doing it just for them. He is doing it for me. He's doing it for you." - By Chris Witts

Bereavements

Alzheimer’s Disesase Outside of a cure, the most vital need of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones is real emotional connection. How do we continue to communicate with someone with AD who doesn’t talk or remember me? How can we be with people with AD so they are not left feeling the pain of isolation, abandonment, and loneliness? How do we overcome our own feelings of selfconsciousness, awkwardness, and fear of AD to be fully present with someone with dementia?

Some pointers: try to remember how it is to feel safe while vulnerable, how to let go of judgment, to offer empathy, to see the humanity and vulnerability in every person, to remember that everyone matters, how to communicate joy, understanding, and love without words or memories - through body language, emotional connection, and the willingness to be fully present in front of another human being.

Poem

TWO MOTHER’S REMEMBERED I had two mothers – two mothers I claim Two different people, yet with the same name.

Two separate women, diverse by design, But you loved them both because they were mine.

The first was the mother who carried me here, Gave birth and nurtured and launched my career.

She was the one whose features I bear, Complete with the facial expressions I wear.

She gave her love, which follows me yet, Along with the examples in life she set.

As I got older, she somehow younger grew, And we’d laugh as just mothers and daughters do.

But then came the time that her mind clouded so, And I sensed that the mother I knew would soon go.

So quickly she changed and turned into the other, A stranger who dressed in the clothes of my mother.

Oh, she looked the same, at least at arm’s length, But now she was the child and I was her strength.

We’d come full circle, we women three, My mother the first, the second and me.

And if my own children should come to a day, youcomes smile at someone, is anaway, action of When“Every a new time mother and the olditgoes love,of athem gift tonothing that person, beautiful I’d ask that Iadidn’t do -thing” Love both of your mothers both loved you.

- MotherasTeresa - Anonymous

SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE •

Difficulty remembering recent events

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Poor judgement and decision making

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Inability to manage a budget

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Losing track of the date or the season

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Difficulty having a conversation.

Repeating the same stories over and over again.

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Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them

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Changes in mood and personality, inappropriate social behaviour

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Withdrawal from work or social activities

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New problems with spoken and written words

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Trouble understanding visual images

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Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure

Physio Corner SHARING WITH OTHERS We are regularly reminded of the benefits from exercise and activity to improve our daily life especially as we age; it therefore becomes increasingly more important for us to keep our bodies moving. Our mobility levels may change suddenly, we may have feelings of uncertainty, or our desire to remain socially interactive may decrease. These changes are common to many people and finding the courage to overcome this may seem impossible at times.

Participating in a regular exercise group or activity enables us to adjust to changes of ourselves and others whilst receiving the rich rewards physically, socially and emotionally.

Tai Chi brings residents together and creates feelings of wellbeing, involvement, participation, acceptance and a sense of belonging to all those who attend. Tai Chi is an “all inclusive” seated program, where residents are positioned together in a circle joining all equally as one group. Each resident brings something unique to the group “themselves”. Judith Forst, a regular attendee from one of our facilities said she remembered her first time coming along to Tai Chi. She said, “I felt safe, warm and comfortable to be with a group of caring people who accepted each other and shared each others company, and the interaction between the group was so special”.

There are many physical benefits with Tai Chi, but the emotional and social acceptance builds you with strength. Other residents report to our Physio team daily of their own personal rewards by attending Tai Chi. There are many social and active groups available to all our residents and families looking for new friends. So come along and try Tai Chi if it is available at your facility and experience the wonderful enjoyment of sharing with others.

- Megan Higgins, Physio Assistant

Volunteer Corner Farewell 2013 and hello 2014, but before we do just let us remember how 2013 ended…

Not only did the usual activities take place - bowls, craft, colouring, croquet, movies, morning teas, quizzes, exercises and one on one visits to name but a few, but we have enjoyed the benefits of having the ”Worlds Best Fund Raising Committee”. With the “High Tea” on the 19th November, catering for the “Friendship Group” luncheon on the 25th November and running and catering the “The Christmas Bazaar” on the 13th December, they were left with little time to get up to any mischief. So Back: Judith C, Lorraine C, Dell W, Dawn M our sincere thanks goes to them, for (secretary) Marilyn A, Carol W , Gerry P, their dedication, support and love of Front: Leah J, Joan M, Lyn H and Alisa P Maranatha and the people that live, work and volunteer here.

The activity room looked wonderful and the food was in such abundance and variety that very few who attended would have had any need of tea. Even the committee members were able to enjoy the odd bite.

But as with all things in life “all good things must come to an end” which is just as well or none of us would be able to fit any of our clothes. And once again the usual routine life of Maranatha has resumed. But not before we received thanks and appreciated from management and staff by way of coffee, tea, cake and a greatly appreciated UMBRELLA, Thank you!

T hank you all for making Maranatha such a beautiful place in 2013 and here’s to 2014.

“Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful” - Hazrat Inavat Khan

Anne Forster, Volunteer & Pastoral Care Coordinator aforster@chomes.com.au

Read, Rest & Relax!

WHAT’S YOUR NAME AGAIN?

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to playing cards a few times a week.

One day when playing cards, one looked at the other and said, "Now don't get mad at me. I know we've been friends a long time, but I just can't think of your name. I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is."

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared. Finally she said, "How soon do you need to know?

QUIZ: HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY? From the following list of 25 items, count all the ones that you remember -- not the ones you were told about! How to score yourself is at the end.

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Blackjack chewing gum Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar-water Candy cigarettes Soda-pop machines that dispensed bottles Coffee shops with tableside jukeboxes Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers 7. Party lines 8. Newsreels before the movie 9. P. F. Flyers 10. Butch wax 11. Telephone numbers with a word prefix

Super-simple Peach & Raspberry Tart

• 1/2 cup almond meal (ground almonds) • 1 tablespoon caster sugar

• 1 egg separated

• 2sheets frozen butter puff pas try, partially thawed • 2 medium peaches, halved, stones removed, cut into thick wedges • 1/4 cup frozen raspberries

• 1 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed, strained

• Vanilla ice-cream, to serve Serves 4

(e.g., Olive - 6933) 12. Peashooters 13. Howdy Doody 14. 45-RPM records ... and 78-RPM records 15. S&H Green Stamps 16. Hi-fi systems 17. Metal ice trays with lever 18. Mimeograph paper 19. Blue flashbulb If you remembered: 20. Packards 21. Rollerskate keys 0-5 = You're still young 6-10 = You are getting older 22. Cork popguns 23. Drive-in theaters 11-15 = Don't tell your age 24. Studebakers 16-25 = You're older than 25. Washtub wringers you think!

1. Preheat oven to 220°C/ 200°C fan-forced. Grease a large baking tray. Line with baking paper.

2. Combine almond meal, sugar and egg white.

3. Place pastry sheets on top of each other.

Gently press to secure. Cut a 22c m round from pastry. Place round on prepared baking tray.

Score a 19cm round in centre of larger round.

Prick 19cm round all over with a fork.

4. Spread almond meal mixture over 19cm round.

Top with peaches and raspberries . Brush pastry border with egg yolk. Bak e for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffed and peaches are tender. Brush pea ches and raspberries with jam. Serve with ice-cream.

Word Search Find and circle all of the old TV shows that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining letters spell the name of an additional old TV show.

ALICE BEN CASEY BEVERLY HILLBILLIES CHIPS CANNON CAPTAIN KANGAROO DOBIE GILLIS DONNA REED DR. KILDARE EMERGENCY FLIPPER

FLYING NUN FUGITIVE GOMER PYLE GOOD TIMES GREEN ACRES GREEN HORNET HOWDY DOODY I SPY IRONSIDE JETSONS KOJAK

L.A. LAW LASSIE LOVE BOAT MAD ABOUT YOU MAUDE MEDICAL CENTER MIAMI VICE MOD SQUAD MOONLIGHTING MURPHY BROWN

ODD COUPLE PEYTON PLACE RAWHIDE RIFLEMAN RIN TIN TIN SOAP ST. ELSEWHERE TAXI THREE'S COMPANY WALTONS

Summer Newsletter Puzzle Answer Scrambled Christmas Carol: Merry Christmas

Disclaimer: All photos and stories have been published with consent of relatives and residents involved. Thank you for your submissions.