TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE

(Formerly Community Hall)

Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS

Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 0428 386 724

Inverleigh Seniors

Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.

• Exercise Classes Each Thursday from 10am till 10:30.. At the Inverleigh Public Hall. Cost $2 each

• Seniors Meeting at Inverleigh Hall

13th July @11:30 am

Special Guests from Golden Plains Shire Active Ageing & Inclusion and Guest presenter Raylene Alexander speaking on Diabetes and Nutrition

Special Healthy Lunch of Sandwiches and Fruit Platters supplied bt GPSC

• Seniors Outing 27th July to Anglesea Chocolatier

1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae VIC 3228

Meet at Inverleigh Hall @ 11:45 to Carpool or Meet us at the venue @ 12:30 for more info contact- President: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791

Secretary:Liz Platt 0423 301 519. Treasurer: Val Robertson 5265 1492

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

We have 2 tracks: One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.

Victoria

PARK wish to advise the Scrap Bin is CLOSED until the end of January 2023.

Inverleigh Sing Sesh

LOVE TO SING?

LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE? INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU? Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.

Phone: 4217 3810

We are open: Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm

9am to 4pm

Appointments for ALL Childrens needs are available during the School Holidays. Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm

Winter Sports are approaching too. Make an appointment now for Mouth Guards

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National Desexing Month

Once again we are happy to be taking part in National Desexing Month. During the month of July we will be offering discounted desexing for all animals.

Desexing your pet helps to reduce the number of homeless pets. Many cats and dogs are bred by accident because owners didn't get around to desexing their pet.

Desexing also provides many benefits for you and your pet.

We recommend desexing your pet.

The benefits we have listed below.

*Desexing prevents reproductive cycle behaviours. Male dogs and cats are much more likely to roam. Female dogs and cats go on heat which involves a bloody vaginal discharge in dogs and poses problems such as calling and roaming in queens.

*Desexing limits spraying and marking their territory.

Our Vets are always updating their knowledge on the most current veterinary practices to ensure we give your pets the best quality of care.

If you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact the clinic.

*Desexed animals are less likely to show aggressive behaviour than undesexed animals.

*There are a number of health problems that can be prevented by desexing. These include:

*Mammary tumours

*Pyometra

*Prostate problems and tumours around the anus

Desexing is a day stay surgery. Please contact the clinic if you have any questions about desexing your pet or booking your pet in for surgery. We are here to help.

Senior Pet Care

When does my pet become a senior?

Pets age a lot faster than people do and their rate of ageing is influenced by breed and size. The greater the weight of the dog the sooner they reach their senior years.

We consider animals as seniors based on the following criteria:

*Toy Breeds < 10kg are considered senior once over the age of 10 years

*Medium 10-25kg are considered senior once over the age of 8 years

*Large > 30kg are considered senior once over the age of 6-7 years

*Cats are generally under 10kg and are considered senior once over the age of 8 years.

As animals age, their health status changes faster than their younger counterparts. Senior pets have different needs to younger pets. Health issues common in older pets include:

*Joint pain - arthritis

*Hearing and/or Vision loss

*Heart disease

*Incontinence

*Poor kidney function

*Lumps and bumps

If you notice any of the above it is important to have our Vets examine and if necessary run tests to determine a plan to help your pet live a long and happy life.

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