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ANZAC landing ANZAC Day landing Lest we forget
Father and son Peter McNamara and Thomas will row in the Gallipoli reactment at Twin Towns
by Colleen Povall IF you’ve never been to an Anzac Day Dawn Service, this year is the time to climb out of bed and head down to Jack Evans Harbour at Tweed Heads by 4.30am. A group of 40 surf lifesavers from Coolangatta and Tweed Heads-Coolangatta Clubs, includ-
ing four father-and-son couples, will re-enact the original dawn landing at Gallipoli. It is especially poignant as these men are the same age the original Diggers would have been as they stared nervously at the approaching shore exactly 100 years ago. Even the boats are similar. In fact, many of the surviving craft were donated to fledgling surf lifesaving clubs after the war. Continued on Page 2
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WHEN it comes to beating cancer, we all have what it takes to help. You can make a difference this May by hosting a biggest morning tea and supporting the 1 in 2 Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85. Getting involved is easy. Simply get together with your friends, family or workmates, put the kettle on and make your cuppa count. Register at w w w . b i g g e s t morningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85 and help support Cancer Council’s vital work. You’ll receive a free host kit packed with fundraising ideas, party tips and mouthwatering recipes from celebrity chefs and everything you need to get started. Everyone has a different reason to host a morning
tea. Cancer survivor Natalie Khoury hosted her first morning tea for Cancer Council last year after finishing treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma. She found the experience incredibly rewarding. “I hosted a Biggest Morning Tea because I wanted to give back to the community that supported me when I needed them the most.” She encourages everyone to get involved. “Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way or another. So even if personally you haven’t gone through it, you would know somebody who has,” she said. In 2014, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea raised a tasty $11.9million which helped fund life-saving cancer research, preven-
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ANZAC Day landing Lest we forget Continued from Page 1 Dressed in WWI uniforms and carrying authentic armoury, the men will land as the first rays of the sun appear over the horizon exactly as their forebears did at Gallipoli. To make it more lifelike, there will be a spectacular light and sound show with recordings of rifle and artillery fire. Thousands are expected to attend the display behind the Twin Towns Services Club. But don’t worry that you’ll miss out on seeing the excitement. Two giant 6-metre video screens will be erected in the parklands on either side of Twin Towns Club, ensuring a good view for all. The spectacular has been funded by the Twin Towns Services Club and Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Sub-Branch with a $53,000 Federal Government Anzac Centenary Grant. The tradition Dawn Service will follow at 5am.
From My Trench A clear cold night, and in the southern air Those far-off thunderings so often there; A Turkish moon is shining fitfully – My thoughts are ‘neath another moon where we Paced slowly through the tree stems – you and I. And, looking back at yon farewell, I sigh And wonder whether then I cared as much As now I do when far beyond your touch. Written in the trenches by Cpl. Comus, 2nd Bat., AIF and published 1916 in ‘The ANZAC book’
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SENIORS have welcomed moves to protect Australians’ savings for longer by amending the inactive bank account legislation. The Federal Government has announced it would reverse the former Labor government’s cash grab by restoring the timeframe that bank accounts and life insurance policies are deemed to be inactive back to seven years from three years. National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill applauded the move to revert the change back to seven years, describing it as a win for common sense. “Older Australians may not touch their secondary or back-up accounts for a few years. It does not mean it is unclaimed or inactive. “The former legislation was ridiculous. This is
the people’s money - not the government’s money. Today is a win for common sense.” National Seniors had also raised concerns with the previous and the current government over violations of privacy regarding how personal information on inactive accounts was published. “Previously, a simple name search for unclaimed money via the MoneySmart website could reveal sensitive information about a person including their address and the amount of money unclaimed. “This raised many serious concerns over identity theft and people preying on vulnerable members of society. “We are glad that today’s announcement also includes changes to
strengthen and protect the privacy of individuals.” Accounts are regarded as inactive if no deposit or withdrawal takes place. The change will apply from 31 December 2015. O’Neill urged older consumers to complete a transaction on their idle accounts every few years to prevent being caught out by the seven year cutoff. With around 200,000 individual fee-paying members Australia-wide, National Seniors is the consumer lobby for the over50s. It is the fourth largest organisation of its type in the world.
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A chance to reflect on our heritage Surfers RSL Sub-Branch Secretary Mr Alan Whelan in front of Surfers RSL Cenotaph
100 Years of ANZAC at Surfers RSL on Saturday April 25th begins with our Dawn Service and March to the Esplanade at 5.15am returning to the Surfers RSL for a Gun Fire Breakfast. Live Entertainment and Refreshments will be available throughout the day. The Noon March will be followed by a Civic Service at the Cenotaph in Cavill Park with ANZAC Tributes and music provided by the Gold Coast City Choir and Gold Coast City Brass Band. We invite everybody to join us for these special ANZAC Day Centenary Marches & Services.
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by Colleen Povall EVERY nation has a deep belief in its individual heritage. In Australia we adhere to ANZAC Diggers, sunbronzed athletes, meat pies and Holden cars. We can’t be mistaken for any other country. So what is it that makes us so undeniably Australian? Find out during Australian Heritage Week being held from 11 to 19 April this year, when all communities are encouraged to celebrate our shared and special heritage. Wherever you are, there’s an activity you can join in. Here are a few events that may be of interest. You’ll need to book for most of them and ask about times, so we’re including phone numbers. In Maryborough on Saturday 11 April, you can learn all about John Carne Bidwell, the first public servant to be sent north of Brisbane. For $5, locals and tourists can take a guided bus tour and hear about life in the 1850s. To book, call 4190 5722. On Tuesday 15 April also in Maryborough there’s a free tour of the Bond Store, a beautiful, wheelchair friendly building with a fascinating history. Call 4190 5722 for details. You can explore the regional museums of the Fraser Coast on Monday 13 April. This is a full-day trip and the $40 fee includes morning tea, admission to the three fascinating museums and a light lunch. To ensure a seat, call 4190 5722. Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre is well worth a visit at any time, but on Sunday 19 April they’re holding an open day. Entry is free, it’s wheelchair friendly and you’ll learn how our ancestors settled the district. There’s even a display of blacksmithing. Phone 5545 3929 for details. In Brisbane on Monday 20 April, distinguished historian, David Gibson OAM, will conduct a ‘Places of Reflection’ tour between 9am and 4pm. The cost of $43 includes lunch. You’ll be amazed at the reminders of WWI and later conflicts dotted about our suburbs, and David’s tales of compassion and bravery. Book by phoning 3300 3172. For this one week of the year, let’s join together to celebrate what makes us uniquely Australian. These are just a few suggestions. Or just go for a typical Aussie picnic and play rounders with the kids.
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community news Make a change to an Automatic Digital Hearing Aid and hear the difference HEARING specialist Don Hudson says choosing hearing aids with fully automatic functionality is
of key importance when selecting a new device. “With our Swiss devices we have the ability to
customise the features in the hearing aids to ensure the customer is receiving all the technology they
need to get a clear, yet comfortable sound quality. I always prefer to fit and set up a device to be fully automatic, which means no effort on the wearer’s behalf to ensure good performance in all listening environments.” This year’s new hearing aid technology include features that will recognise over ten different noise sources individually within less than a second, and reduce them appropriately, whilst enhancing any speech frequencies that may be present at the same time. “Our hearing aids use a
combination of noise identification and reduction, speech enhancement, and directionality control, which means that sound from behind the wearer is automatically reduced to improve the signal to noise ratio at the front, where speech is most likely being projected to the wearer. All of these features operate at the same time in less than a second. “ A1 Discreet Hearing Aids is at Q- Super Centre in Mermaid Waters, The Tweed Day Surgery in Tweed Heads, and Parkwood Family Prac-
tice. As a special offer, they are currently offering all customers five years of free hearing aid programming adjustments (as their hearing changes), and a free year supply of hearing aid batteries with any hearing aid purchase. All customers can receive a free hearing assessment and consultation. Eligible pensioners and veterans are entitled to free hearing devices and services through the government system. Customers with private health insurance can receive large rebates on hearing aids if they hold
extras cover with any fund. To make an appointment with hearing specialist Don Hudson call (07) 5578 6669.
The Elders - A way to meet others IT happens to many people, men and women alike, feeling lonely or in a rut, wishing you knew someone you could meet for a cuppa, or lunch, to chat sociably, enjoy a few laughs together or maybe share a story or two. If you live in the Gold Coast area at the North End and are looking for friendship, The Elders group could be just what you need to fill that gap in your life. We have been meeting for over seven years. The Elders is made up of diverse seniors, singles and couples, who meet for social lunches on the first Wednesday of each month, always at a different venue. We have holidays away in the year but it’s always nice to know your friends before booking on a holiday. At one of our get together talks, it can go in all directions, depending on the needs of those present but the aim is to always be positive and supportive of each other. Every Friday, The Elders group
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meets for morning tea and shopping from 10am till late at Runaway Bay Shopping Centre. We meet at the long table in middle of the food court, between the Sushi Bar and the Chinese food bar. Our age group covers 65-97 years of age. For those interested in theatre, arts and crafts, tai chi, yoga and country music, these are major draw cards. In the past month we had a Grilled Fillet of Beef and Creamy Mornay Filled Lobster at the Jupiter’s Spinners restaurant, they look after seniors. In the coming month, we are putting a holiday together so you will have friends to travel with later in the year. The Elders have years of experience as we are all young heart. We will be pleased to send you an information newsletter via email eldersashmore@gmail.com or please call Bob for more information on (07) 5563 3623 or mobile 0407 793 739.
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community news Australia Post encourages seniors to sign up for a MyPost Concession Account • 5.7 million eligible Australians have access to concession stamps and other qualifying products and services at a concession rate, through the MyPost Concession Account • Eligible customers can register for a MyPost Concession Account at their local post office • Concession stamps are frozen at 60 cents for the next two years Australia Post is calling on eligible seniors to sign up for a MyPost Concession Account to protect concession card holders from stamp price increases by holding the 60 cent price until 2017. Australia Post spokesperson Michelle Skehan said the organisation was encouraging all eligible customers to register for the account, which also offers discounts on postal services. “The MyPost Concession Account has been created to meet the needs of
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Gold Coast 60 and Better News THERE is a Seniors Safety in your Community presentation by Coolangatta/Tweed Heads Crime Stoppers on Tuesday 21st April at Senior Citizens Centre, 2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta at 1.30pm. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Bookings can be made with Shirley Parkinson on 0418 772 939. Social Bridge players wanted! We are looking for players with knowledge of the game of Bridge to join our new group on Tuesday 10am-12pm. Please call Kerry on 5525 6466 to register your interest. IPAD classes Beyond the Beginner, every Thursday 12.15-1.15pm. Registration is essential, phone Kerry on 5525 6466. Basic sewing classes are available if you are interested in learning basic sewing skills, including alterations. Please contact Kerry on 5525 6466 for more information. Planning your travel using the internet? You are welcome to attend a free information session on Monday 20th April at 11am. Please register by calling Kerry on 5525 6466. Trips and Outings – We are heading to the Sunshine Coast staying and the Country Lodge Motel Flaxton, 6 nights, 7 days, 24th-30th May. Cost is $620 per person. Contact Sherree for more information on 5525 6466.
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and pensioners can afford. Kerrie works in a variety of different Gold Coast suburbs, as far north as Calamvale and as far south to Worongary. She works in certain areas on different days of the week, so feel free to call to find out when she is next in your areas. Hand care treatment includes shaping and filing nails and a relaxed hand and lower arm massage. Package deals offered for both treatments are at a
very reasonable $50. Kerri also provides traditional pedicures for women who like a little something special painted on their nails. Seniors can also purchase from a range of foot care products at very reasonable prices, including heel balms, bunion sleeves, toe wedges and many other items. Contact Kerri at Kerri’s Mobile Foot and Hand Care, on 5546 2537 or 0429 700 881 or Facebook.
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community news Welcome to Opal Tweed Heads – Specialist Aged Care AT Opal Aged Care, we provide specialist residential aged care through our highly trained staff. We currently care for over 5,000 residents across 69 Homes in Australia, with 6 Homes in the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads region. Our Opal Tweed Heads Home, located in the beautiful Terranora Valley, has undergone significant refurbishment. A new wing with 43 beds has just opened, providing extra spacious and light-filled rooms, most with large ensuites, exhibiting a new standard in residential aged care. The Home will be running tours of the new wing at our Community Open Day which will take place Saturday 9th May from 10am2pm. This year’s Open Day will have a special focus on Mother’s Day to celebrate this important time of year for our families. There will be free entertainment, including live music, a sausage sizzle, Devonshire tea, plus fun for the kids. We run tours at the Open
Day so that if you are thinking about residential aged care for yourself or your family, you can come along and look in a relaxed environment. We’re happy to explain levels of care, where to find information on aged care homes, how to work out costs, how to apply and information on moving in and managing your affairs. Sometimes the smallest things cause the greatest anxiety. People often ask “can I take my own belongings?”, “what’s the food like?” or “can I still garden?”. I can say our Homes provide some of the most passionate and caring staff you’ll ever meet, as well as a range of activities and meals for our residents to enjoy in their Homes. For more information, contact Jacky Van Der Westhuizen, Regional Admissions Manager. I look forward to talking to you. Phone 0438 705 233 or email J a c k y . Va n D e r We s t h u i z e n @opalagedcare.com.au
Seniors Massage Therapy MEGAN Thackeray has been working as a Massage Therapist in the Tweed Valley and Lower Gold Coast area for the last 3 years. Prior to that, she taught full time Physical Education in High Schools over a 28 year period, while treating massage clients part-time after school hours, on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. She really loves the change from teaching about health to literally helping people ‘hands on’ to become healthier, and therefore happier. She currently works in a variety of capacities which include spa work at the beautiful Cabarita Ocean Health Retreat, as a therapist at Holistic Massage Therapies clinic in Coolangatta and has her own Mobile business, Megan Thackeray Mobile Massage. Her mobile business allows her to visit people in their own homes which she says is wonderful from the perspective that some people can’t make it to another venue for various reasons or just prefer to chill at home immediately after being treated and not have to deal with the drive home.
Many of Megan’s clients are in the over 60 age bracket and she has worked at many Independent Living Retirement Villages over the years. Megan is pleasantly surprised how many older people are embracing Massage as a regular life choice now, not only for Remedial work on sore muscles, postural issues and various other conditions but more for general well-being. Some people find it uncomfortable to lie face down, so Megan can provide a specialist seated-massage chair, otherwise she provides a table and all of the necessary equipment. She only requires you to provide your own towels, if possible. Rebates are possible for those who have Private Health membership and Megan will happily do special rates for those who are keen to arrange multiple advance-appointments. You can read more about Megan by logging onto her web-page at www.naturaltherapypages.com.au or contact her on 0407 410 447.
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community news Robina ANZAC Day March
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THE March is on the 25th of April from 8.30am, the service begins at 9am in the Auditorium, Robina Community Centre and War Memorial. The annual ANZAC Day march and ceremonies are always very well attended by our Veterans and their families, Dignitaries, school children and the public in general, as this day is respectfully and solemnly celebrated. This year we remember the Centenary of ANZAC, commemorating 100 years since Australian servicemen and women protected our country in the First World War and in other conflicts Katherine and Val at since. The march will the International begin at 8.30am from Women’s Day Meeting outside Target, in Arbour Lane, at the Robina Town Centre. If you would like to take part in the march, please arrive by 8.15am. INCOME streams are a regular series of payments The Gold Coast Tweed made to you directly from accumulated superannuaPipes and Drums will tion contributions or purchased using either superlead the parade, annuation or ordinary monies. WE celebrated International Women’s Day with speaker Sue Spence, Horse Whisperer, whose lifelong dream has been achieved. Sue teaches children, through the use of horses, how to use their personality handling difficult situations. We will celebrate our 22nd Birthday on Wednesday 13 th May at La Piazza Restaurant, Runaway Bay 11.30am for 12 noon. The celebrations are themed black and white and our entertainment will be Jazz on the Bay with Trixie Craig. The day will also feature “A blast from the past”. Come along and join in the fun. Lunch is $25 per person. For further information or to RSVP phone June on 0419 419 653. VIEW Clubs support The Smith Family Learning for Life Program.
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comprising of veterans, community members, local school children and cadets. Residents and their families are strongly encouraged to line the streets to support the parade. The ANZAC Day Service will take
place from 9am in the auditorium of the Robina Community Centre. You are invited to attend the Service and to also lay a wreath, if you would like to do so. Morning tea will be served after the Service.
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community news $115 Million Community puts Sinnamon Park on the Aged Care Map
AUSTRALIA’S leading provider of innovative private aged care services, Season’s Aged Care, is proud to announce that construction will soon commence on stage one of its new $115 million 283 unit community – Seasons Sinnamon Park. Located in the heart of one of Brisbane’s fastest growing suburbs, leafy Sinnamon Park sits in a
prime location just 14kms from the CBD and enjoys wide open spaces, parks and walking tracks, as well as access to an array of shopping, medical and transport services. Stage one of Seasons Sinnamon Park is scheduled to be open to residents in early 2017. Valued at approximately $53 million, it includes 131 units with a choice
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of one, two and three bedroom, fully selfcontained apartments specifically designed and constructed to optimise delivery of clinical care and support services. Seasons Aged Care is proudly Queensland owned and operated and Sinnamon Park will be its seventh successful aged care development. Each Season’s community boasts its own unique amenities which are based on the needs of the individual community and the location and design of the land upon which it has been built. From beautiful lakes and walking tracks, men’s sheds, chicken houses, bird aviaries and communal veggie gardens, there’s always something very special for residents to enjoy. Beautiful leisure facilities ensure safety and security, while cinema’s, movie lounges, library’s, beauty salons and cafes all help to create that special sense of ‘community’ which Seasons residents can access across the day. Onsite Lifestyle Coordinators are an integral part of each Seasons community, providing an endless offering of well-being and social activities for residents to connect with others and get
involved. From charity fundraising, group exercise and cooking classes, to arts and craft workshops - there’s never a dull moment at Seasons. Seasons CEO Nick Loudon said that his focus was on providing a private home environment for each resident. “Seasons Sinnamon Park has been designed to deliver the security, dignity, respect and choice which we all expect and that the older people in our communities have earned in building this great country of ours. While
each unit will present as a private residence, it will also have been subtly integrated with state of the art clinical monitoring capability and emergency response systems which can be accessed by our residents as they require them”, Mr Loudon said. Couples can remain living together, even when one’s health needs might change and family pets are welcome. For more information on Seasons Sinnamon Park or to register your interest please contact 1300 506 116 or visit www.seasonscare.com.au
Trivia with Allan Blackburn 1. Which states of the USA have names that begin and end with the same letter? 2. What English royal title does Camilla ParkerBowles have? 3. By what name do New Zealanders call the footwear that Aussies call thongs? 4. What is the plural of eisteddfod? 5. Which of the Seven Dwarfs in “Snow White” did not have a beard? 6. What is the full name of the chemical usually called TNT? 7. What animal is featured on the Australian 10 cent coin? 8. In boxing, who had the nickname “The Louisville Lip”? 9. What electorate did Tony Abbott stand for in the 2013 Federal election? 10. What is the length of each side of a cube which has a volume of 8 cubic metres? 11. What were the first names of the engaged couple in the Rocky Horror Picture Show? 12. What does an oenophile like? 13. What word is the opposite of nocturnal? 14. By what shape is the playing field for baseball named? 15. In what country was Sean Connery born? 16. What was the first bank in Australia? 17. Which Zodiac sign is also the name of 13 Popes? 18. Which early governor was deposed during the Rum Rebellion in 1808? 19. What does the Latin word “Rex” mean? 20. With what technological advance was Tim Berners-Lee associated? Answers on page 14
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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 5501 9455 for lunch bookings and information.
Call to reform super and pension assets test THE Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has issued a call to the Federal Parliament to reject the plan to lower the Indexation of pensions that would severely impact all pensioners. It has instead called for a focus on eligibility for the part-pension and reforming the unfair retirement incomes system, including superannuation tax concessions. ACOSS has put forward sound and fair recommendations, including reducing the current threshold that allows couples with as much as $1.1 million dollars in assets on top of the family home to qualify for a Part Pension. ACOSS recommendations are:Tighten the Age Pension assets test - reduce the assets test free area for home owners to $100,000 for singles and $150,000 for couples, and increase the taper rate for both
home owners and nonhome owners from $1.50 per $1,000 of additional assets to $2 per $1,000, so that the cut out point for the part pension for couples is reduced from $1.1 million in assets besides the family home to $794,250 in assets besides the family home - Savings: $1,350 million ($1,450 million in 2016-17). Abolish the Seniors Supplement - abolish the Seniors Supplement (available to people who do not qualify for the Age Pension due to their income and assets) from 1 July 2015 leaving the Pension Supplement in place for Age Pensioners - Savings: $240 million ($250 million in 2016-17). Reform Superannuation system - increase the preservation age so that it corresponds to the Age Pension access age by 2027 with early access arrangements for people with disabilities and caring
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roles that effectively require them to retire earlier. May include allowing access from age 55 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people whose disabilities or caring roles would ordinarily qualify them for certain social security payments (such as the Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment) or by allowing withdrawals earlier than 55 for any purpose up to modest annual and lifetime limits - Revenue neutral. Replace existing tax concessions for superannuation contributions with a simpler taxation structure, in which employer contributions are taxed at the employee’s marginal tax rate and a capped superannuation rebate is paid into employee’s superannuation accounts - Revenue neutral. Extend the 15% tax rate on superannuation fund earnings to accounts in the ‘pension phase’, in three annual steps of 5% each year - Saving $300 million in 2016-17. Stem the avoidance of personal income tax by individuals over 55 years of age who ‘churn’ their earnings through superannuation accounts: From 1 July 2016, reduce the annual cap for concessional contributions by $1 for every dollar withdrawn from a superannuation account in the same year by a fund member - Saving $500 million in 2016-17. The Minister for Social Services, Mr Scott Morrison welcomed the ACOSS proposals as a positive contribution to the discussion on retirement incomes. Source: media release seniorau.com.au
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community news How to have fun and make friends
producing something worthwhile, this is just the thing! It’s not all EVERYONE knows the hard work of course. Gold Coast is blessed Everybody is there to with 52km of magnificent have fun as well and the beaches. Dazzling University provides sands and ideal surfing delicious morning teas conditions are someof biscuits, fruit platters thing we take for and juice, helped along granted. by Barbara who cooks up What Barbara Knight a mountain of sausage doesn’t take for granted rolls, cakes and sandis the rubbish left wiches. behind by careless If you’re interested, the beach-goers or washed Barbara Knight group meets at a different up by the tides. She and point of the Coast on a friend walk their dogs belongs to Beach Care, wonderful people and Saturdays between 9 and three days a week and lend a hand. The area sponsored by the Gold are appalled by the junk Coast City Council and covered is from Paradise 11am and are easily found they come across. They Griffith University. In Point down to Rainbow by their big ‘Beach Care’ make a point of picking Bay, quite a distance, so banner. A phone call to addition, the group Jenn Griffith at GCCC on up litter and binning it, the group welcomes all weeds the dunes and making the beaches plants native species to the help they can get. If 5581 5288 will tell you which part of the Coast to clean again. help protect the delicate you’re a little bit bored Barbara, aged 74, has in retirement and would go to. As Barbara wisely sands from blowing been doing this now for away. Surf clubs along like to get involved in a says, ‘If everyone would help a bit and smile a lot, nine years and as well as the coastal strip also pastime that offers a cleaning up on her great social life with like- it makes the world a better recognise the valuable place.’ morning walk, she minded friends while work done by these
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Congratulations to Barry Chatel from Tamborine Mountain and John Atwood from Paradise Point on winning the Gold Coast/Tweed Seniors Newspaper competition for double passes to the National 4x4 Outdoors Fishing and Boating Expo being held at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Hope you enjoy the show.
Why do only some people plan for retirement?
A person’s “psychological clock”, or innate tendency to focus more on the past, present or future, strongly influences how well they plan for retirement. A UNSW-led study shows a person’s “psychological clock”, or innate tendency to focus more on the past, present or future, strongly influences how well they plan for retirement. With governments pushing for ageing populations to stay in the workplace longer and be financially self-sufficient in old age, a greater understanding of this trait, known as time perspective, could improve efforts to convince more people to plan for retirement. Dr Earl and her colleagues surveyed 367 retired Australians, who were 45 years and older, three times during an 18-month long period. Their study is published in the journal Work, Aging and Retirement. They found that people’s time perspective was relatively stable over time, so shifting someone with a past focus to a future focus might be more difficult than first thought. As well, this trait was a good predictor of retirement planning behaviours, such as saving or investing in superannuation. “Counterintuitively, it is not just the future-oriented people who plan. People with a past-negative perspective also plan, so as to avoid past mistakes. And people who are present-hedonistic plan, so they can maintain their lifestyles,” says Dr Earl. The people who plan the least are those with a pastpositive perspective, because they believe that everything will turn out for the best, even when it does not; and those with a present-fatalistic perspective, who believe that nothing they can do will change a pre-determined future.”
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“A greater understanding of the influence of time perspective could lead to evidence-based interventions to encourage people to plan for retirement. Trying to get people who focus only on the past to focus solely on the future, for example, might be wasted effort,” says Dr Earl. “But getting people to focus on how much money they will need to keep on travelling in the future, for example, could be more effective than general advice about the need to save.” Dr Earl’s team is looking at ways to use online training, based on time perspective, to promote retirement planning.
Attention all U3A Members in Queensland ARGUABLY, one of the most important events in the history of the U3A movement in Queensland will take place in Brisbane during May of this year U3A Network Queensland & Asia pacific Alliance International conference will be held in the newly renovated and iconic Brisbane City Hall from the 28th to 3oth May with delegates and speakers from France, the UK, India, Portugal, Singapore and Mauritius just to name a few. Amongst the speakers is Mrs Barbara Lewis, Chair of the Third Age Trust, UK, who will be making the long journey from England to enlighten delegates about the U3A organisation in the United Kingdom. Many delegates have already registered but there is still time for you to join us for this once in a lifetime event and learn how other U3As around the world operate so, to avoid disappointment, register today on the official conference website: u3aqldconference.org
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community news Flu shots delayed a month in Queensland in bid to fight influenza QUEENSLAND Health has announced that the influenza shot will be delayed by a month due
to a change in the vaccine. The vaccine will now be rolled out in Queensland during April,
with the official vaccination season to begin on April 20. Queensland Health’s Communicable
Disease Unit director Sonya Bennett told 612 ABC Brisbane’s Spencer Howson that it would be four weeks later than previous years. “The vaccine is delayed as two of the strains of the vaccine have had to be changed from previ-
ous vaccines,” Dr Bennett said. “The vaccine is assessed each year and the World Health Organisation looks at the influenza season and determines if the vaccine currently available needs to be changed. “This year
two of the strains were recommended to be changed; whilst one strain may change, two is unusual.” The vaccine funded by the Commonwealth and distributed by Queensland Health would be available on April 20, while the private market in
pharmacies would have access before then. “For people who are at a high risk of getting influenza - they should be ready once the vaccine comes out to visit the GP to get the flu vaccine,” Dr Bennett said. Courtesy: ABC
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DO you have an aspiring pianist in the family, a student of at least 8th grade achievements? If so, they could win fame and fortune at the forthcoming Australian Society of Keyboard Music (ASKM) Gold Coast Autonomous Branch’s competition. It is open to students Australia wide (but if you’ve already won first prize with them – sorry, let someone else have a turn!). The competition is being held at the Robina Community centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina on the Gold Coast, on the 20th and 21st of June. The six best performers of these heats will face the music (so to speak) at the Finalist Concert on Sunday 21 June at 6pm. Prizes are generous and sponsored by the Mudgeeraba Foundation and J and D English; other sponsors are Wirripang Publishers; Accent Publishing – Encore Music Education; and Howard Bowles
Piano Technician. First prize is $2,500; second is $1,500; third $1,000; fourth $500; fifth $300 and sixth $200. In addition there are cash prizes for the best performance of works by Beethoven; by a baroque composer; a romantic composer; and a modern composer. Adjudicators may even allot further prizes at their own discretion! On the other hand, if players don’t meet the necessary standard, no prizes will be awarded. So start practising! You’ll need a program of 30 minutes (no more!), showcasing at least two composers of contrasting styles. On arrival, have your program typed out with a short biography so the MC can tell the audience a little about you. For an entry form, contact ASKM on their website www.askmgoldcoast.com.au or phone them on 5575 8763.
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community news Consumers must come first in Harper’s new era for competition FROM unlocking Uber to navigating around geo-blocks to stream Netflix, CHOICE has hailed the Final Report of the Competition Policy Review as the catalyst for delivering real consumer choice and empowering Australians in complex markets. The consumer group has also sounded a warning note, saying the focus of reforms should be on sectors where competition will improve consumer welfare, citing human services as one area where caution is required. “This is an ambitious and thorough report with the potential to reshape the competitive landscape for the coming decades,” says CHOICE CEO Alan Kirkland. “As we debate Professor Harper’s many recommendations, our message to the Federal Government is to stay focused on the end-game for competition policy, which is making life better for Australians.” “In areas like health, aged care and other essential human services, our priority must be consistent quality and access for Australians. In sectors like this, pursuing competition as an end in itself can actually do more harm than good.” CHOICE strongly supports the Final Report’s recommendations relating to intellectual property, competition in the taxi industry, and consumer access to data. “These reforms are about delivering Australian consumers better prices and services, especially where some domestic industries have long been
shielded from competition,” Mr Kirkland says. “This includes the ability to get around so-called online ‘geoblocks’ and access a wider range of products from overseas, removing barriers to parallel imports of cheaper goods, increased price competition in the pharmacy industry and removing regulatory barriers that prevent competition in the taxi sector.” “We also welcome moves to give Australians access to their own consumption data, an approach that could help cut through the confusion and complexity in services like energy, banking and insurance,” Mr Kirkland says. CHOICE says the key reforms for consumers recommended in the Competition Review include: Prioritising the review of taxi industry regulations, with a view to removal and increased competition. Addressing the ‘Australia Tax’ by reviewing intellectual property laws, allowing parallel importation of cheaper overseas goods, and enabling consumers to get around socalled online ‘geo-blocks’. Enhanced competition in the pharmacy sector by removing restrictions on pharmacy ownership and locations. Development of a framework that provides consumers with access to the data that they create in every day transactions, with appropriate tools to ensure that consumers can be empowered to make decisions based on what suits their situation best.
Commemorative tree planting for ANZAC Centenary
TURKISH artists in Australia to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli have participated in a tree planting at the Botanic Gardens. The group from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, was joined by Gold Coast Community and Cultural Development Committee
Chair Cr Bob La Castra, Southport RSL DeputyPresident Lawrie Pollard and representatives from Friends of the Botanic Gardens to plant a grove of seven Bribie Island Pines (calitris columeliaria), our local native pine. The planting demonstrated a symbol of the Lone Pine, a Turkish species pinus brutia,
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which marked the site of the 1915 Battle of Lone Pine and is frequently planted in southern Australia as a memorial to the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli. The group is teaming with New Zealand and Australian artists from the Australian Creative Exchange in a friendship exhibition, ‘War and Peace’, which launched at The Art Centre Gold Coast on Friday 20 March. Cr La Castra said the commemoration was one of many ways the City and local organisations were working to strengthen international relationships. ‘These opportunities honour the artists’ visit to Australia and ensure they leave behind a legacy. It’s also helping grow our ever-strong relationship with the Turkish community. ‘This exhibition will enhance our understanding of each other’s culture and lifestyle through the medium of art and allow the Gold Coast community to experience a greater cultural diversity.’
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community news Banora Point Probus Club’s BANORA Point Probus Club went on a Mystery Bus Trip travelling to the heights of Brisbane. From lofty Mount Coot-tha to the tall clock tower of the Brisbane Town Hall a great fun day was experienced by all. The club meets on the fourth Monday of the month at the South Tweed Sports Club from 10am for a 10.30am start. We are a friendly mixed club for retirees. Enquiries phone Bae 07 5590 9738 or Google our web site Banora Point Probus. Visitors are welcome at our meetings and social outings. Guest Speaker for April will be Bush Poet Dennis Scanlin who will present some Anzac poems which he presented at the Canberra War Memorial and about his experiences at that presentation. Having Fun on a Banora Point Probus Club Mystery Bus Trip
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Lions Haven for the aged has operated the facility since opening in 1992. The facility has recently had an extensive upgrade and on January 15th 2015 commenced the building of an extra 54 bed 2 storey D Block which will take their total bed license to 121 and will cater for the high demand of aged care on the Gold Coast. The new D Block is scheduled for completion in November 2015. Located on the Northern End of the Gold Coast (next to Sanctuary Cove). Lions Haven is situated on a Canal with Waterfront Rooms, Waterview & Gardenview Rooms available. Each resident enjoys their own room, which comes complete with ensuite and outside patio area. Inspections are welcome.
As Queen Elizabeth is preparing to send many more letters of congratulations to our centenarians, now is a good time to prepare for aged care. Placing a loved one into an aged care facility is a stressful and emotional experience. So many decisions, so much information to digest, and so many people offering their opinions and advice! Beware of the “Carpark Advice”! ‘The introduction of Aged Care Reforms has not simplified the process at all’, says Robyn Clelland of Nanna’s Planners – for Grandpas Too! ‘The new fee structure that was adopted in July last year along with the Government initiated website, myagedcare.gov.au, have actually caused more confusion to our clients, and we are finding they need more help with these complex issues. ‘Since the introduction of the 28 day time frame to organise the funding method of fees for entry into an aged care facility, we are seeing many mistakes being made by people who have very little information or knowledge of how the fees are calculated,’ she said. At Nanna’s Planners, we take care of the whole process for you – from finding a place that suits your needs and budget, to calculating the fees you will be charged, and how best to fund the ongoing care for your loved one. We will explain your best options for funding the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) and the Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) – we can even help you with in-home care fees and charges. We will also advise you of your options regarding the family home. Selling is not the only option for you. This can also impact on your pension eligibility. If you’re looking for clarity, not confusion, come and see the team at Nanna’s Planners…for Grandpa’s too. For more information phone Nanna’s Planners on 0458 881 422.
Our very modern facility offers a safe and comfortable environment to ensure quality of life, safety and welfare of our residents, staff and visitors. Residents have the freedom to enjoy life in a homelike atmosphere where families and friends are most welcome.
9 Pendraat Parade, Hope Island - Phone: (07) 5530 8966 Enquiries are welcome and you can view the present facility on video
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community news Kirra Boys great sports by Donna Mroz Turcic
NOT long ago Seniors Newspaper readers got to meet the four ‘Boys from Brisbane’ who travel to Burleigh Heads each Wednesday to enjoy ocean swims, surfing and beach walks followed by hearty surf club breakfasts. This time it’s the turn of the gregarious ‘Kirra Boys’— Billy Payne and John Gilbert—good sports happy to pose with inventive koalas that first came to public attention in 2013 through the Animals with Attitude Gold Coast Sculpture Trail. Created by local artist John Cox and painted by individual artists, the aim of the fibreglass koalas—21 in total—was to raise awareness of the plight of this much-loved Australian marsupial as well as funds for Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation. Billy, on the left, poses with Spirit Koala (artist Jeremy Devitt) while John poses with Camo the Eco Warrior (artist Midge Johansen). A big thanks to Kirra Boys Billy and John, who took to this photo opportunity along Kirra Beach like (are you ready for it?) a koala to gum leaves.
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Lend a caring hand to our beaches CITY of Gold Coast and the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management are calling on residents, young and old, to lend a caring hand as part of April’s BeachCare program. Volunteers will be planting native dune plants, removing weeds and picking up beach litter on Saturday 11 April at Runaway Bay, followed by a session on Saturday 18 April at Labrador. Mayor Tom Tate said the initiative was funded by the City and delivered by the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management. “So far this financial year, more than 400 volunteers have clocked 1700 hours, planted almost 1,500 native dunes plants, removed over 4 tonnes of weeds and 1 tonne of rubbish,” he said. “We know the valuable contribution this initiative makes to our coastline, which is why the City invests more than $110,000 into the BeachCare program each year. “This is a great example
Education page, or at of how we are bringing Griffith University’s research, coastal website. management and the community together as part of our broader Ocean Beaches Strategy.” BeachCare Coordinator Tegan Croft said with BeachCare groups extending from Paradise Point to Rainbow Bay, there were plenty of opportunities for people to join in. “With the leadership of BeachCare facilitators, you’ll learn interesting facts about the coast and how our beaches are managed,” she said. “This is a fantastic free, fun and family-friendly activity that will leave you with a real sense of making a difference to our beautiful city. “All equipment is provided, so come along in your enclosed shoes, a hat and sunscreen.” The Gold Coast Ocean Beaches Strategy 20132023 outlines the preferred approach to managing the city’s 52 kilometres of ocean beaches. Find out more about the BeachCare program on our Coastal Community
EDITORIAL DEADLINE for the May edition of Gold Coast Tweed Seniors Newspaper is 29th April, 2015
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community news Timber Heritage comes to life in Maleny
THE Maleny Wood Expo wood! Visitors can enjoy Showgrounds in the Sunis an annual celebration of a relaxed weekend at the shine Coast Hinterland on the wonderful world of picturesque Maleny the 2nd and 3rd May. Maleny Wood Expo is one of those rare events that has ‘something for everyone’, whether you’re a collector of fine woodwork, a woodworker yourself or just looking for two days of clean country fun for the whole family. This unique event celebrates our rich timber heritage. Everything wood - from chainsaws to fine furniture, showcasing the work MASSAGE THERAPIST of regional wood artisans BEd (Phys Ed) Dip RM, Dip Lymphatic Drainage working in sustainably harvested native timbers, weed or recycled timbers. Whether you need some remedial Hosted by Barung muscle work, a detox treatment or just Landcare, the event was from the vision to want a relaxing massage at the end born promote sustainable use of the day or week, I provide a mobile of our beautiful native timtherapy so you can continue to relax bers while protecting this natural resource for future in your home after the treatment. generations. The Wood Expo tells the whole tim• Remedial Massage ber story – from seed collection and planting for• Deep Tissue Massage ests, harvesting and mill• Lymphatic Drainage ing through to the end • Myofascial Release Therapy product. Find an inspirational piece to transform • Swedish Relaxation Massage your home or take home • Trigger Point Therapy the perfect piece of timber for that DIY project. The • Mobile Massage Service 2015 Wootha Prize theme is ‘Planting the Seed’. The exhibition is the end product of a prestigious comHealth Fund Rebates petition that attracts en-
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tries from wood workers and sculptors Australia wide. As with other Expo woodworkers, all Wootha entries are made from sustainably harvested native timbers, weed or recycled timbers Visitors can enjoy demonstrations of heritage crafts such as cross-cut saw racing, mobile milling, woodworking for women, chainsaw carving, wood turning, tool displays from our heritage days to the latest wood carving innovation and technology. Sharpen your skills at one of the popular Wood Shed Workshops. This year’s program includes hand-carving with Master Carver Don Powell’, Diddley Box Making with blues duo Eb’n’Flo, Long and Short board Skateboard Deck Making with wooden surfboard shaper Steve-o, and Construct a Milk Stool using the technique of mortise and tenon with Richard Knight. Want to take home your own bespoke woven basket? Join local sculptor and installation artist Kris Martin, for a workshop ‘Weaving with Cat’s Claw – a Weed of National Significance’. Learn how to transform an environmental problem into a benefi-
cial solution. And when you’re ready for a break, simply soak up the country atmosphere. Pull up a hay bale and enjoy a Landcare burger or a Montville Coffee Fair Trade latte. And the sustainability theme flows throughout the event. Barung’s Nursery offers visitors the opportunity to purchase local native plants to create habitat for local fauna. Visit Natural Resource Management
displays to learn more about the region’s environmental initiatives. Take home some local boutique produce including woodfired breads, bush tucker and cheeses from the The Taste Maleny Produce Store. Plus there’s live music, free entertainment for the kids including Kids Woodworking Sessions and a monster raffle with prizes that everyone will love. Admission is $15 for
adults, $12 for Concession holders with children under 16 FREE and FREE parking. The Maleny Wood Expo is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland as part of a dynamic calendar of events throughout the state. For more information on the Maleny Wood Expo visit http:// w w w. m a l e n y w o o d expo.com.
Gold Coast All Sports Social Bowls Club
WE play Men’s triples every Tuesday mid morning. The club was formed in February 1962 and has raised and donated $162,035 in 52 years. We are looking for new members. For a free trial game contact Doug Dunstan on 5503 0881.
War Widows Guild Gold Coast South
WAR Widows Guild Gold Coast South holds their meetings on the First Monday of each month at Currumbin RSL Club commencing 10.15 am, also we are having our 30th Anniversary Luncheon on 27th May this year and it will be at same venue. For information, contact Secretary Pat on 5535 5612 or President Bron on 5534 9800.
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community news New technology for cataract patients at John Flynn Private Hospital
Ophthalmologist Cathryn Edrich and patient Sandie Sitkiewicz who underwent the lens implant surgery
FOR the 1.5 million people living with cataracts in Australia, a new and exciting intraocular lens technology has just become available at John Flynn Private Hospital. The TECNIS® Symfony lens is the first and only extended range of vision lens available and will help to significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses. It will help give people with cataracts the ability to see better across all distances, including near, intermediate and far and will result in a greater freedom from glasses. Dr Cathryn Edrich from
See View Eye Specialist Clinic at John Flynn Private Hospital, Tugun, has successfully implanted these lenses since they were recently made available in Australia at the end of 2014. “I became very interested in this lens after discovering that it offers significant advances over previous technologies. It is quite similar to a traditional lens implant but with the added benefits of improved reading and contrast, yet with a much reduced incidence of glare, halos and other visual effects, familiar to other lens designs. Consequently it is not subject
to the usual limitations and drawbacks associated with some of the other lens implants, making it a great visual solution for a much wider audience of refractive cataract patients,” said Dr Edrich. “My experience so far has been very positive. I have seen a very high level of patient satisfaction with regards to both quality of vision and ability to see well close up, right through to far distance. By what my patients are saying, I feel that this lens implant represents a significant step forward, with the potential to help a much larger number of
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patients, many of whom perhaps would not have been suitable candidates for previous lens technologies,” added Dr Edrich. One patient who can’t stop talking about her ‘new’ eyes is Sandie Sitkiewicz. Sandie underwent the implant procedure earlier in the year and feels like she has had a new lease on life. Having been reliant on two sets of prescription glasses for over 30 years, her independence was slowly diminishing with her husband having to chauffeur her round as she become fearful of being behind the wheel with her limiting eyesight. It wasn’t until she noticed a friend who had previously used a magnifying glass for reading was suddenly free of his antiquated reading aid that she questioned what miracle cure had he received. When he told her that he had undergone the implant surgery, Sandie was in disbelief and a tad envious of her friend’s new found eyesight that she decided to make further enquiries. After meeting with Cathryn and the team at See View Eye Specialist Clinic, Sandie knew she was in good hands through the professionalism she received as soon as she walked through the door and right until the day of the surgery from the staff at the John Flynn Day Surgery clinic. Although the surgery nearly didn’t take place as Sandie became fearful and concerned about having her first eye operated on
that at one point she was about to tell her husband to drive back home. Thankfully Sandie did go through with the surgery and regaining her eyesight has proven to be life-changing beyond words with a new found confidence and independence which was instantly felt as soon as the surgery was completed. “It was like a miracle, somebody giving you something back that you lost years ago. I literally felt like I had 20/20 vision. My sigma was gone and the colour and clarity of everything was unbelievable. I couldn’t wait to get the second eye done, although waiting two weeks felt like eternity as I had perfect vision in one eye and terrible vision in the other,” said Mrs Sitkiewicz. “I can’t stop raving about how good my eyes are now and to anyone who is contemplating the procedure, don’t be scared or waste any time as you’ll thank yourself later,” added Mrs Sitkiewicz. The TECNIS® Symfony lens offers a seamless transition between near and far away viewing, similar in action to a camera zoom lens. Unlike previous lens designs, you don’t have to find a particular “sweet” focussing spot for reading or seeing the computer screen to achieve clear vision. To find out more contact John Flynn Private Hospital, 42 Inland Drive, Tugun on 07 5598 9000 or visit www.johnflynn private.com.au
Kirra Tugun Probus Club
MEMBERS of the Kirra Tugun Probus Club celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a picnic. Starting with a baked potato topped with sour cream, cheese and green coleslaw and green peas along with BBQ sausage, followed up with Green Cream sponge cake covered in green candy shamrocks and after lunch a tasting of Guinness and Irish Cream Liqueur. The entertainment began with a treasure hunt for hidden cardboard shamrocks in the park, and followed up with games of “Kiss the Blarney Stone,” and Lucky coin toss”. With many Irish jokes, and lots of Irish music, we all had a great day “to be sure, to be sure. If you are active retired couple/single on the southern Gold Coast, come and join us. Ring Rod for a chat on 07 5534 1909.
Burleigh /Palm Beach View Club
BURLEIGH /Palm Beach View Club will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday 21st April at Treetops Tavern, West Burleigh at 10.30am. New members are very welcome. Please contact Ros on 5520 5821 or Aileen on 5575 8092. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month and we proudly support The Smith Family. The Smith Family is a national charity helping young Australians in need to make the most out of their education to create a better future.
President Brian, Glenys Ryan, Florence Drury, Wendy Mitchell, Gloria Fulton, Bev Houlahan, Marie Cawthan, Lynne Williams, Lynne Sagar, Pat Robertson and Lou Hanau
IF the first meeting for the year is an indication of what is install for the members, they are in for an exciting and busy year. President Bev welcomed her members and visitors for the forthcoming year, Noel & Valerie Banfield and Sandra Newland, were inducted and welcomed by President Bev and members. Marie Cawthan was presented with her 20 year pin, it goes without saying how valuable Marie is to our Club at Helensvale, congratulations Marie. This pin was presented at our last meeting in November. Marie has many outings and interests on the www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
agenda for the coming year, something to please one and all. Nola has the theatre group catered for and it is a full house at Rita’s, where a morning of Mah Jong is enjoyed. On Friday 27th February, the Club celebrated 22 years of Probus at Helensvale. Brian Rankin was the guest speaker of the day. Brian during his talk enlightened members of his very interesting life, one full of many stories. The meeting closed with Jester John once more at his best. Anne Cox, Publicity Officer–email anne.cox1935@gmail.com or phone 5561 8840. April 2015 - Gold Coast Seniors - Page 19
community news Tweed Day Surgery IN the 100 years that have passed since the ANZAC’s entered the First World War there have been a number of major medical advancements that have changed the face of modern healthcare. Traditionally a patient requiring surgery in the early 1900’s would be admitted into hospital for months so they could convalesce, post-surgery before returning home. For our Digger’s, injured in battle, the advancements made in medicine that we have today would have changed the face of the war, however sadly they came too late. The Tweed Day Surgery has a long history of providing medical care to retired veterans through their partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Robyn Sheather, General Manager of the Tweed Day Surgery explains that every year we have a number of retired veterans attend the surgery for procedures and they often remark how times have changed with the ability to have a surgical procedure in a day and return home to recuperate and how times have changed. Located in the heart of Tweed Heads, the Tweed Day Surgery has a motto that underpins the provision of care– ‘Five star healthcare in one day’. “Our surgery comprises of three theatres, an 11 bed first stage recovery and a 10 chair second stage discharge lounge, our patients receive high quality clinical care in a warm caring environment from pre to post operation,” explains Robyn. In 2014 Tweed Day Surgery provided care to over 250 retired veterans providing a range of clinical services including Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Orthopaedic and Pain management. For more information phone Tweed Day Surgery on (07) 5599 5522. In remembrance of the ANZAC Centenary. Lest we forget.
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service in advance, and • Protect loved ones financially by paying for the funeral at today’s price. Somerville Funerals is proudly Australian and has been serving families on the Gold Coast for more than 80 years. They understand that because we are all different, every goodbye should be different too, which is why Somerville Funerals has made personalising each funeral their specialty. They really take the time to listen so that they can help you create a unique farewell to a unique life. Saying goodbye to a loved one at a funeral can be daunting but when a prepaid funeral service is delivered, it comes full of the words and elements that you wanted to share with loved ones, which can assist them with their grief. Take care of your loved ones emotionally and financially with a Prepaid Funeral Plan from Somerville Funerals. You can find out more by calling Somerville Funerals at one of their three locations, on the following numbers: Nerang 5596 2233 – Robina 5575 7676 – Southport 5591 4777 or check their website: www.somervillefunerals.com.au
National Seniors Forum What we do for all ages
THE South-East Q’ld Zone of National Seniors Australia will be conducting a very important forum for all those over 50 on Monday 18th May 2015. The 2015 Federal Budget this year is of concern to those in retirement as there are anticipated changes to Pension payments and many other support benefits forecast. Due to significant Government changes to Aged Care support in the family home and the financial ramifications relating to the Family Home in the Age Care assets test for entry into a retirement aged complex. National Seniors has engaged two highly qualified speakers Maria Healy State Manager KinCare and Penny Pettigrew Dip Ed Mar OCULAS Financing Age Care who are well versed in the new laws being released in July. All speakers will provide a detailed insight, beginning with National Seniors Australia CEO Mr Michael O’Neill who is a constant visitor to Canberra and is well represented on many Government Senate committee enquiries into Aged Care, Superannuation, Financial Provider services and Pension support. At the end of presentations the Presenters will provide a Forum for the audience to direct questions to any particular Presenter. Then a widening range of Insurance will be discussed including, Home and Contents, Health, Travel and the growing cost of insurance cover. National Seniors Australia is a not-for-profit organisation receiving no Government support, being purely funded by 200,000 members nationally. There are 7000 members in SE Old. The FORUM is being held on Monday 18th May at the Quality Hotel (part of the lone Star complex) Cnr Markeri St and Sunshine Blvd Mermaid Waters from 9.30am to 3.30 pm. Cost is $20 per person inPAPUA New Guinea Club Gold Coast hold their get-togethers and luncheons at cludes morning and afternoon tea and hot lunch. To the Southport Golf Club at 12.30pm for 1pm, the cost is $25 per person. Dates for book your place PH 5568 0540 OR Email 2015 are April 7th, June 2nd, August 4th, October 6th and December 1st. For book- Marendazr@gmail.com More information website www.nsa4230.wix.com/nsar ings, contact Mooreen St George on 07 5538 4225.
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community news One hundred and definitely not out!
Margaret
MARGARITA Cornelia Abrahams was born in the seaside township of Scheveningen in The Netherlands 100 years ago on 13th March, 1915 and what a lot of life this feisty centenarian has
would find herself living across the road from the beaches of the Gold Coast where she would walk for over three hours every day. Care Service workers who looked after her were forced to accompany her! She was also a keen golfer with many trophies to her credit. The exercise has stood Margaret (as she’s now known) in good stead. Anthea Hamilton of Villa Serena Aged Care in Robina where she now lives, says, ‘Margaret loves life and everything going on around her. She’s bright and always ready to join in any fun. Her advice is that everybody should be happy and be nice.’ In 1950 Margaret and husband Johan left a homeland that had been ravaged by war and came to Australia. It Abrahams must have been an enormous culture shock seen! As a child, the only daughter in a family as they went to work on a cattle station, he as a of three brothers had only a short walk to play drover and she as a cook. How did a girl on the sands of her who had worked as a hometown. Little did model on the catwalks of she know that in her Europe cope with such a retirement years, she
change? But cope she did, and later they moved to Sydney and opened a hairdressing salon, her family’s original business. It prospered, and they later opened others in Brisbane (at the Fiveways in Woolloongabba and in Warwick). Charity and giving have always been important to her. Her niece, Yvonne says she worked a couple of days a week in her local Lifeline Shop and donates generously to Guide Dogs Australia. Her kindness to animals didn’t stop there as she adopted countless aged dogs from shelters over the years. Humans don’t miss out either. She and Johan owned flats in Warwick where the rent was strictly controlled to suit the pockets of needy tenants. She is still the landlady and the rules are maintained. Margaret and Johan retired to the Gold Coast where they built their home on what was to become absolute prime real estate in the years to come. Despite lavish offers, Margaret, who was widowed
shortly after they moved there, has steadfastly refused to sell. Despite Depressions and war, the loneliness of the Outback and widowhood, Margaret has won out and joins in every bit of fun she can. “She loves music,” says Anthea, “and is also a strong swimmer.” So it looks as if Margaret is set well for her second 100 years. Have a great birthday party, Margaret – gefeliciteerd!
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Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens Association Inc. ON our February bus trip we visited the Beenleigh Historical Village. This beautiful village will take you on a journey of a time gone by. There are twenty heritage buildings filled with original items. Our lunch was at the Greenbank RSL where the roast meal or fish choice was enjoyed by all. The musical entertainment was a popular place to relax after a great meal. We have a social group for knitting and crochet that meet on Monday between 9am-12pm. A very experienced knitter and crochet person is in the class if anyone needs any assistance. Yoga sessions are every Monday at 8.15am and Wednesday at 8.30am. Both sessions go for an hour and a half. Indoor bowls is every Monday from 10am and Thursday from 12.30pm. New players are welcome to join in this fun and social activity. No prior experience necessary. We have 6 Table Tennis tables which are well used during our four afternoons of play on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. For members, a hairdresser is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Our library is also open during the week and our bus trip for members is once a month.
Our weekly concert is on every Friday morning starting at 9.15am. The varied musical items and comedy skit is always very entertaining. Entry cost is $3 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. The ever popular 500, Canasta and Rummy are played on Tuesday and Thursday. Hand and Foot (card game) is played on Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday in the morning and afternoon. We have also started a Beginners 500 group who meet at the Centre on Wednesday afternoon from 12.15 – 3pm.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 – 11.30am. 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 are very welcome. The social Scrabble group meets every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12.15pm. If you are interested in joining with any of the activities, please call the Centre on 5537 1433 or email: labsen@bigpond.net.au
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community news The ANZAC, 1915 – 2015
The ANZAC is a sight to behold at Burleigh Heads War Memorial, with passersby regularly stopping to pay their respects. Created in ‘100 layers for 100 years of the Centennial in honour of the ANZACS’, the impressive work is by sculptor Steve Bristow. As a symbolic form of honour for those who have fallen, the soldier—The ANZAC, as he is named—is standing at Reverse Order of Arms, with his head bowed and his arms (weapon) reversed and facing outwards. Dedicated earlier this year, amongst those present at the ceremony were Karen Andrews MP, Federal Member for McPherson, and Chris Keating, OAM Cdec, President RSL (Qld Branch), Burleigh Heads Sub-Branch Inc. The project was funded under the Federal Government’s ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program; City of Gold Coast, and RSL (Qld Branch) Burleigh Heads Sub-Branch Inc, ‘to honour and remember all those young men and women who served and to the many who did not return home.’
Nashos DON’T forget our Nashos on Anzac Day. “Nashos are an important part of our military history and their contribution should never be forgotten,” says Minister for Veteran Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson. He adds, “This is particularly poignant as the nation commemorates a century of service over the Anzac Centenary 2014 - 2018. Australia owes a great deal to these men who underwent training and served our nation, many of those on foreign soil.” Our nation has seen four periods of compulsory military service, with the most recent two schemes seeing more than 280,000 National Servicemen, or ‘Nashos’, serve between 1951-1959 and 1964-1972. The last National Service Scheme was introduced in 1964 in response to Australia’s growing involvement in South-East Asia. Men of 20 years of age were required to register with the Department of Labour and National Service and their fate was then determined by the ‘birthday ballot’. From 1964 to 1972 more than 804,000 men registered for National Service, of whom more than 63,000 were called up to serve in the Army. Of these men, more than 15,000 went on to serve in the Vietnam War with 201 killed and more than 1200 wounded. Nashos now have their own commemorative day and recently, on 13th February, Australians gathered in towns and cities across the nation to remember the service and sacrifice of thousands of young men who were called upon for National Service. Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) and Veterans Lind can be reached 24 hours a day across Australia for crisis support and free and confidential counselling. Phone 1800 011 046. Page 22 - Gold Coast Seniors - April 2015
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community news ANZAC Poppy Art Project 2015
For The ANZAC Poppy Art Project, also known as the ‘Rock of Remembrance,’ Elephant Rock will be clothed in red handmade poppies as a remembrance piece and backdrop to the Dawn Service whose reverence captivates its audience and whose tides symbolise the shores of Gallipoli. On Friday April 17 a precession of local school children will cast a net covered with thousands of handmade poppies over Elephant Rock at Currumbin. Currumbin RSL has collaborated with Swell Sculpture event directors Natasha Edwards and Ruth Della to commission Local environmental artist Lynne Adams to work with local school students. This project offers a way to educate children about the casualties of war and to better understand the sacrifices made by those who served and still serve. Lynne is working with students from Currumbin and Elanora Primary and Palm Beach High (PBC) to create the poppies from 10,000 recycled plastic bottles kindly donated by VISY. For over a decade Lynne has been creating vivid flower sculptures from recycled materials, especially recycled plastic bottles. Lynne has aimed to raise awareness of the impacts of consumerism, waste and pollution. She has achieved a number of awards and exhibited at a number of public sculpture events and it was her work covering Currumbin Rock in 2009 as part of the Swell Sculpture Festival that gave inspiration to this project. View the Poppy Art project from: 9.00am to 6.00pm Friday, 17 April to Saturday, 25 April at Elephant Rock, Currumbin Beach.
Burleigh Waters Probus Club
Burleigh Waters Management Committee for 2015/16 the members are: Brian Hallam (Membership), Keith Furniss (Newsletter), Darryl Heeney (Treasurer), Keith Cullingford (Activities), Dan Naidoo (Immediate Past President); Colin Kuchel (President), Chris Brydon (Activities), Colin Jeffries (Secretary) and John Miller (Vice-President)
THE Probus of Burleigh Waters recently held its annual Changeover of the Management Committee, with retiring President Dan Naidoo inducting Colin Kuchel, the President for 2015/16. The changeover was celebrated by the members with a successful BBQ luncheon. The Probus Club of Burleigh Waters retired or semi-retired men to meet with them on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10am in the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131Christine Ave. Burleigh Waters. Although we are a men’s club, wives/partners
are welcome to attend all club meetings and outings and share in the great fellowship. We have an interesting Guest Speaker each month, and recent monthly activities have included lunches, Tweed River Cruise, visit to Canefields and Prawn Farm, Putt Putt, Car Observation Drive, Brisbane Town Hall, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. For further details please contact Brian on 5520 6332 or Colin on 0427 272 829 or Chris 5534 8556. For more information visit our website Google “Probus Club of Burleigh Waters”
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YOU never forget your first car, and mine was a Hillman Minx. Unlike today when most teenagers regard it as their right to have their own car, I was in my 40s with four children before I got my first car and even then it came as a great surprise. My husband and the kids woke me early on my birthday, handing me the end of a string and telling me my present was on the other end. Still in my PJs I followed the string (kids all giggling at the rear) all over the house, around the backyard and into the next-door neighbours’ driveway where ... There was a Hillman Minx and it was mine! I could hardly believe it. It was black and certainly not new but it opened worlds for me, and my children. The year was 1962. At the time we lived in South Australia, at a place called Christies Beach which is heavily built-up now but then was regarded as country. The Minx was manufactured from 1932 to 1969 as a middle-sized family saloon by the Rootes Group, an English family-owned company headed by brothers William and Reginald. Production ceased in 1969 and now the Hillman Minx has become something of a cult object. But mine was a workhorse. It ran on fumes (my daughter
swears she remembers me buying 18c worth of petrol) and I don’t remember too many services either but I drove my kids to school in hot or wet weather - although they generally walked - and importantly, I soon got a job at a nearby chook farm. I drove all their friends home after post-school visits, during which they scoffed up huge quantities of fried scones with syrup, and the Hillman was usually grossly and illegally overloaded with passengers. It didn’t even have seat belts. Or indicators. School holidays were the best. With a car we could go for picnics on the beach or in the hills, we caught yabbies in the creek, went fishing, went sliding down the Noarlunga sandhills, swimming - the days were never long enough. And on the first day of term I severely embarrassed my children by tying balloons and streamers to the Hillman to drive them to school, in mock celebration of the return. As the kids grew I taught the three eldest to drive, in the Hillman Minx. It had gears of course. Just for the record, they are all good drivers. At last my well-worn Hillman was traded in for a Mini Minor - but that is another story.
Walking prevents falling after eating WALKING rather than resting after a meal could help reduce falls among older people by helping to prevent loss of blood pressure according to researchers at the University of Adelaide. Study leader, professor Renuka Visvanathan, Director of the Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care Centre, has warned that despite being quite common within elderly populations, postprandial hypotension is often not known about or
understood. The condition results in a loss of blood pressure within two hours of eating a meal and is particularly prevalent in the mornings after breakfast leading to tiredness, dizziness and often falls. Visvanathan and his team have been working to better understand the condition in order to develop preventive and treatment measures. “Falls among older people often result in fractures, and those who experience a fall may lose confidence
as well as lose their independence. Falls can also be fatal for older people,” she said. Visvanathan said her work had now confirmed that older people with postprandial hypotension should be encouraged to walk intermittently at a normal pace for at least 120 minutes after a meal, as a means of reducing the fall in blood pressure. “This advice, coupled with other practical strategies, such as drinking a glass of water with meals, may help older people avoid the con-
sequences of post-prandial hypotension,” Visvanathan said. “Much of the research conducted to date has been undertaken in healthy older people, but this new research has involved people with a confirmed diagnosis of the condition. “Simple, practical and cheap lifestyle interventions that older people can implement are highly desirable. The results showing that walking can be an effective strategy are pleasing, and will help in better understanding the overall picture of this common problem.” Courtesy: Andrew Bracey, Aged Care Insite
Kingscliff Mixed Probus Club MEETING are held at the Uniting Church Hall, Kingscliff on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9.45am and outings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Our Guest Speaker this month will be Faye Gleave, continuing her St John information. The outing on Wednesday 15th April will be the Clarence River Ferries, Harwood Island Cruise. Phone Pat on 02 6674 4224 for more information. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
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Fresh Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Museum THE Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Museum is delighted to announce the official opening of Sir Bruce Small’s photographic display at the Museum situated at 8 Elliott Street, Surfers Paradise (just off Bundall Road) on Wednesday 22nd April, 2015 at 10am. The photos come from his personal collection covering his life’s journey and include aerial photos of his canal developments which resulted in the tremendous expansion of the Gold Coast from 1958 onwards. Dr. Anne Small, Sir Bruce Small’s granddaughter, will be present, together with many dignatories including Dawn Critchlow, Lex Bell, Max Christmas and Paula Stafford. Morning Tea will be provided and members of the public are warmly invited to attend. Please RSVP by 13th April to June Redman on 5539 6494 or by email to juneredman@bigpond.com
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GOLD Coast Succulent and Bromeliad Society meet on the 4th Saturday of the month (except Dec) at Helensvale Community Centre, Discovery Drive, Helensvale. We have an array of succulents, bromeliads and tropical plants on display and sale at grower’s prices. Buy direct from the grower and benefit from their advice and growing tips. We have informative guest speakers, raffles and demonstrations. There is something for everyone, from the beginner gardener to the dedicated collector. Homemade refreshments are available for afternoon tea. There is ample free parking available. Gold coin entry. Doors are open at 12pm. For further details call Lorraine on 0407 173 296 or go to our website www.gcsbs.org.au
Twin Towns & District Garden Club TWIN Towns & District Garden Club will hold its next meeting on the 13th April at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre starting at 8.30 am with morning tea provided. Guest speaker will be Bernard Yorke who will talk on begonias. Meeting includes benching, plant sales, raffles and lucky door prize. Entry is $3. All are welcome.
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News from THE TWEED U3A Twin Towns Inc.
TEA and Talk is held at 2pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Tweed Library. Our guest speaker in May will be Sandra Dowling from the Department of Human Services. Sandra will bring us up to date on Aged Care services. She will also tell us what financial and service benefits are available to us as senior citizens. Also, The Cancer Council and U3A Twin Towns invite you to a High Tea on Friday 22nd May at 12pm. The price is $10. For more information phone 5534 7333 or email u3atwintowns@gmail.com
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THE Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club will be holding its April monthly meeting on Thursday 16th April 2015, at the South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal drive, South Tweed Heads commencing at 11am for 11.30 start. Members and guests are warmly invited to come along. Bookings and apologies may be made with Kay Drew on 5524 4089. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women - a partner with the Smith Family.
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OUR monthly meetings are held on the 1st Friday of each month at South Tweed Sports Club, Tweed Heads South at 2 pm (NSW time) in the Secret Garden Room. All members and guest are invited to attend. Phone Evelyn 07 5599 8283.
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BEGINNERS I lessons start Thursday 23rd April, 9am to 11am and Beginners II lessons start Thursday 18th June. Have fun, make new friends and challenge your mind. Enquires to Daniela on 07 5599 4567
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CAT got your tongue? Self confidence needs boosting? Join us at Tweed Valley Toastmasters club. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month10am at Cudgen Leagues Club, 3 Wommin Bay Road, Kingscliff. New members welcome. We are on the web at http://tweedvalleytoasmastersclubs.org/ or phone 02 6674 1636.
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre
THE Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre for Over 50s welcomes all Gold Coast & Tweed residents and visitors. The Centre has a large range of activities including, Bingo, Ballroom Dancing(New Vogue & Modern Incl. Lessons), Broadband for Seniors with free computer lessons, Card Games, Choir group, Indoor Bowls, Knit & Natter, Craft & Chatter, Light Exercises, Line Dancing, Mah Jong, Meditation, Qigong, Rock & Roll (incl. lessons,) Spanish, Swing or Sway, Snooker & Eight Ball, Social Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga. Monthly Bus Trips, Free Monthly Variety Concerts. Hairdresser & Beautician, Free Wii inter active Sports on Big Screen. Our next free monthly concert will be on Monday 27th April at 1pm Qld. time, and will feature the magnificent voice of the multi-talented Bill Alexander. His diverse act covers almost every aspect of music from Mario Lanza and Pavarotti to George Formby. A great afternoon of entertainment is assured. BYO lunch/nibbles, tea/coffee available. For enquiries, events brochure and concert bookings are recommended, please phone 07 5536 4050 or visit the centre at 2 Gerrard Street, Coolangatta. We look forward to making you welcome.
U3A Tweed Coast Inc 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. In fact those who are insured also enjoy the cost saving benefit of our No Gap Policy. 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.
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AT the AGM of U3A Tweed Coast Inc on 16 March the new committee for 2015/ 2016 was elected. A total of 12 members nominated and were elected to positions on the committee. New blood was introduced with the election of four U3A members who haven’t served before. It is hoped that the introduction of new blood will lead to fresh ideas within our organisation which provides such an important service to seniors in our community for a very reasonable annual fee. We will not be holding a Forum in April as the first Friday of that month falls on Good Friday. Forums will resume in Term 2. Ellie Wilkie, our guest speaker in May is a local author who performs her work in a manner guaranteed to send her audience home happy. She describes her presentation as “An Hour of Fun and Laughter”. All welcome to hear Ellie at our Forum to be held at 2.00 p.m. on Friday 1 May at Kingscliff Uniting Church, 24 Kingscliff Street, Kingscliff. Membership of U3A Tweed Coast is not required. Afternoon tea will be served - $2 donation. For more information about your Tweed Coast U3A, refer to our website: tweedcoast.u3anet.org.au/wp or call Lynda (07) 5513 1047.
Tweed Hospital Auxiliary
ON Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May, the Tweed Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its very popular Craft Stall at The Pines Shopping Centre. The stall will operate from 8.30am-5pm on both days. This stall is a great opportunity to purchase handmade goods, baby wear and perhaps a gift for Mother’s Day. The Annual Fashion Parade will be held on the morning of Friday 29th May. Maggie-Anne Leybourne will once again compere the function. Many of the local fashion houses will supply clothing for the parade. Morning tea will be served during the interval. There will be luck door prizes on the day. Commencing on 20th April, raffle tickets for the raffle, which will be drawn at the Fashion Parade, will be on sale at various venues and clubs around the Tweed. Prizes for the raffle will be: 1st Prize - Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 tablet with Wi-Fi and 16 gb. 2nd Prize - Queen bed coverlet set with 2 pillowcases and pillow protectors. 3rd Prize - Handcrafted double bed sized rug. 4th Prize - Tupperware micro steamer and recipe book. All funds raised at these functions will go to the Tweed Hospital Auxiliary to purchase equipment for the Tweed Hospital. For further information contact THA Publicity Officer, Maureen Kakoschke on 5599 9029. www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au
News from THE TWEED Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club
Twin Towns Seniors Social Club
RECENTLY, a very successful International Women’s Day was held at WE meet the 3rd Monday each month from South Tweed Sports Club, February, in Twin Towns. Next meeting will be 20th which was attended by of April, 2015. We have two bus trips per month 130 women. Members of including morning tea and lunch. Tickets are VIEW Clubs in Northern available at meetings. No phone bookings. Contact New South Wales and Tour Director Dot on 07 5590 9301 or for new Queensland, as well as member information call Ursula on 07 5576 3785. representatives from many local Service Clubs such as CWA, Friendship Force, Legacy Laurel, Tweed Hospital Auxilliary etc. were treated to inspirational and engrossing addresses from two wonTWEED Valley Justices of the Peace Association derful women and a parmembers are available for witnessing signatures at ticularly impressive Year the following locations: Tweed Centro Shopping 12 student from Tweed Centre each Tuesday from 10am-2pm, at Tweed City River High School. The Shopping Centre each Thursday from 10am to 2pm proceedings were, as aland 5pm to 7pm and in Sunnyside Murwillumbah ways, superbly compered each Thursday from 10am till midday. Don’t forget by Maggie-Anne to bring your ID. If you have any questions, would Leybourne of BAM Prolike to become a JP, join the Association or motions and VIEW Navolunteer, please call Colleen on 0439 700 311. tional Councillor for Area
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Probus Club of Hastings Point PROBUS Club of Hastings Point Tweed Coast meets next on Tuesday 21/04/2015 at 10am at the Tri Care Retirement Community 87/89 Tweed Coast Road, Hastings Point , New members welcome , enquires Steve 02 6676 4641 or web http:// hastingsptprobus.org At this meeting Pam Blowers, Volunteer in Policing, Tweed Heads Police Station will be speaking on “The Safety for Seniors Program”. This program started in 2013 and presentations have been delivered successfully to Retirement Communities and other Senior Citizens Groups such as Probus. Presentation will cover personal safety & home security, electronic fraud (credit card fraud), scams, schemes & rip offs.
Never forget to pay the driver! A BANK robber in Minneapolis fled the scene of the crime wearing a handy backpack in which he stuffed stolen cash, his photo ID and a prescription bottle with his name on it. Making a quick getaway, he hailed a cab. With the police in hot pursuit, he jumped out without paying, infuriating the driver. When the cab driver discovered the thief had left his backpack on the seat, he was the one to give a tip – to the police.
Danielle Phillips Tweed River High School, Vivi Germanos-Koutsounadis, Dianne Lutze, Penelope Thorpe Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club and Rachel Cutajar
NJ, Kathie Diskin, in her welcome provided a most entertaining piece on women in general. Rachel Cutajar, Deputy Principal at Southport High School, covered the topic of the Changing Face of Education in a very informative way with facts and figures relevant to past and present methods of teach-
ing. Vivi GermanosKoutsounadis, recently named Ambassador for Multiculturalism, has tackled many contentious issues and spoken on them at State, Federal and United Nations levels. She has worked tenaciously in her support of these matters and achieved success where others have failed.
Our student speaker, Danielle Phillips, covered the Theme for IWD’15 Equality for Women is Progress for All - in a confident and intelligent way, stressing the relevance of this special day to the youth of today. VIEW believes it is important to seize the opportunity International Women’s
Day provides, to bring women together to have their voices heard and empower each other to achieve our goals. VIEW works tirelessly in support of The Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life’ programmes which are aimed at helping disadvantaged children achieve their potential through the provision of educational opportunities. Coolangatta Tweed VIEW Club meets at the South Tweed Sports Club on the third Thursday of the month and is always keen to welcome new members who are looking to have fun, establish new friendships and contribute to the local community. Further information may be obtained from President Dianne Lutze on 5590 9119.
Tweed Computer Club THE new course called “Backing Up Your Devices” where students are being taught how to transfer files from one device to another using the ‘cloud’ storage facilities such as Drop Box, Google Drive and One Drive – plus other external storage options. This class has proved very popular. Remember also this class starts the second Friday of each month, and we can only take 19 students at a time. The Exploring Word class on Monday at 11:30am is focusing on producing creative documents using the formatting features of Word 2013. With more and more people using Apple devises the Apple/Mac classes are being held on Friday afternoon at1.30pm. For backing up on the Mac this covered by the segment using ’Time Machine’. The Club has now become one of the outstanding computer clubs on the Tweed, with the excellent facilities provided by the Sports Club. The computer club is located in the South Tweed Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Drive South Tweed in a great air conditioned environment. Assistance is offered to people wishing to obtain their first computer with courses from absolute beginners to the more advanced. The tutors work on a voluntary basis and get fulfillment from passing on their knowledge to help others using the PC’s and Apple Mac Computers. People can join at any time but if they require more direct information they can attend the next “sign on” day on Friday 24 April 2015 at 11am to 1pm. Further information about the club can be obtained by visiting the club’s web site http://www.tact.org.au or contacting Jenny on 07 5524 3057.
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CATERING for various functions is one way we have of raising money for disaster relief and when the occasion is a Golden Wedding celebration, it’s an even nicer thing to do. Do come to our Cookery Contest on the 29th of April for $8. You will get morning tea, lunch and a chance to view and buy lovely cakes and preserves. Details of the competition are on our Facebook page: QCWACoomera. We look forward to seeing you. Our hall at 161 Maudsland Road, Oxenford is available for hire, for enquires please ring 0456 625 776 or email qcwacoomera@hotmail.com
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A landmark trial has shown significantly improved outcomes for stroke patients with the use of a clot busting drug and clot removal. Stroke is the second single greatest killer and one of the leading causes of disability amongst adults in Australia and worldwide. Eighty per cent of all strokes are caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the brain, known as an ischaemic stroke. Adjunct Clinical Professor Thanh Phan, Department of Medicine at Monash
University, said ischaemic stroke patients had improved outcomes when treated with a clot busting drug given intravenously within 4.5 hours of stroke onset. “However, intravenous clot-busting drugs alone may not be effective enough if there is a very large clot blocking a major brain artery,” Professor Phan said. “And bigger clots cause bigger damage. Our study has shown for the first time that an intervention known as stent-thrombectomy in addition to an intravenous clot-busting drug leads to significantly better outcomes for patients with large clot blockages.” Stent-thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure performed via an angiogram (an x-ray procedure where dye is injected into the arteries to visualise the clot). A radiologist inserts a small tube (stent) via an artery in the groin and feeds it up into the brain to capture and remove the offending clot with a specialised retriever device. Just 24 hours after suffering a stroke, the rate of reopening of the blocked artery increased from 32 per cent in the group receiving the clot busting drug alone to 89 per cent in the group receiving both the clot busting drug and the intervention using the stent-retriever device. After three months, only 40 per cent
of the group who received the clot busting drug alone had recovered their independence compared to 71 per cent in the group treated with the combined intervention. Notably, there were no safety issues such as excessive bleeding in the brain with the device treatment. “It is estimated from this trial that 10 per cent of patients undergoing clot busting therapy will also require this specialised treatment,” Professor Phan said. In many countries, including Australia, there are a limited number of hospitals that can provide stentthrombectomy and a lim-
ited number of specialists are trained to perform the procedure. Currently many patients have to be transferred between hospitals. “An important implication from this trial is that patients with large clot blockages will need to be transferred to tertiary referral centres such as the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Medical Centre,” Professor Phan said. “This may have implications for health funding as selected hospitals will need to be designated as referral centres with appropriate resources in order to provide this type of therapy.” Courtesy:seniorau.com.au
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To screen or not to screen: breast screening for older women
INCREASING age is the biggest risk factor for women developing breast cancer. The average age at first diagnosis is 60 years and figures show one quarter of new cases occur in women aged 70 and older. So why does BreastScreen Queensland stop sending screening reminder letters to women after the age of 74 and should older women continue to get screened? BreastScreen Queensland Gold Coast Service Health Promotion Officer Julia Foreman often gets asked if women should continue screen-
ing as they get older and whether they are still eligible for free breastscreens. “Recently the national breast screening program extended the recommended age for women to attend regular screening,” Julia said. “Women are now strongly encouraged to participate in breast screening every two years from the age of 50 up until age 74. This is the age group where the research shows the greatest benefits of screening,” she said. The benefits of mammographic screening in re-
ducing breast cancer deaths for women beyond age 75 is less strong, in terms of improving length and quality of life, when considering the entire population. These older women may experience the downsides of screening, such as discomfort or anxiety from testing, but may be less likely to experience the benefit of improved survival. However, on an individual basis, screening may be worthwhile for some older women. Screening may be most beneficial for those in relatively good health who are at low risk of
death from other causes Older women are welcome Women are eligible for a appointment at their or at higher risk of devel- to continue free breast free breastscreen from nearest service by phonoping breast cancer due screening if they wish. age 40 and can make an ing 13 20 50. to a previous history of this disease or other risk factors. “Choosing whether to continue screening is a personal decision which should take into consideration risks, benefits, and each individual’s circumstances, including whether they would be willing, and able, to undergo treatment if cancer was detected,” Julia said. “Ultimately, it is each woman’s choice is she would like to continue with screening.”
Blues Busting at City libraries
FROM March to June City libraries are presenting Upbeat, a program supporting positive mental health and wellbeing. The Upbeat Program, which aims to bring about health and wellbeing benefits to members of the community, includes a range of mood lifting books as well as a range of ebooks, CDs and DVDs in support of many common mental health issues. Art therapy, music therapy, mindfulness workshops and information sessions are also available. Acting Mayor Donna
Gates said the City’s libraries provided a valuable contribution to social wellbeing. ‘Our libraries are for everyone, and they are well-placed to make a positive impact on people’s lives in many ways, including social interaction and community involvement. They’re true community hubs, inviting and inclusive. Libraries are uniquely positioned to reach out to members of the community. Last year 113,000 people attended a City libraries program that either encouraged reading and literacy, supported health
and wellbeing, provided new skills or knowledge or helped people to contact with their community and each other,’ she said. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, results from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing indicate that one in five people aged 16 to 85 years experience one of the common forms of mental illness in any one year. Mental health professionals and GPs who would like Upbeat Program information to promote to their service users can contact the Upbeat Program Coor-
dinator on (07) 5581 7285. More information on the program is available at any of the 13 City libraries and the mobile library. ‘Upbeat’ has been made possible with support from Partners in Recovery Gold Coast, a federally funded initiative. Bookings for the art therapy, music therapy and mindfulness workshops can be made by contacting your local library. Courtesy GC City Council
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FEELING GOOD
dent n e p e d In g in y a t S and Gold Coast Seniors Expo – Runaway Bay May 14th
FREE education and information for Seniors Thursday May 14th at the Runaway Bay Community Centre Lae Drive (next to the Library). Entry is free and the expos run from 9am to 1pm and enjoy a free sausage sizzle. See all the health and lifestyle information such as retirement living options, in home care, seniors travel, seniors insurance, financial planners, investment advice, free hearing and
eyesight checks, and mobility aids. Information from CentreLink, and the City of Gold Coast, and much more. All in the one location on the same day, and its free entry. All exhibitors with products and services relevant to seniors are invited to participate in our 2015 Expos. Runaway Bay Community Centre Thursday May 14; Twin Towns Twin Towns Thursday July 23; Broadbeach Albert Waterways
There will be plenty on offer for baby boomers and seniors with over 50 exhibitors including residential aged care providers, travel agents, specialising in travel for seniors, vision aids, funeral services, and, in home care providers,
Spinal Injuries Australia Centre Thursday Sept 24; Southport Community Centre Thursday November 20.
Because we are a non for profit organisation we are able to keep a minimal fee for exhibition
space. Details can be obtained from the website www.gcseniors expos.com.au
Associate Professor Rachel Neale says that Australians aged between 60 and 84 can join the study and make a positive contribution to medical research – a New Year’s resolution worth pursuing. “We currently have over 18,000 participants involved in the study, however we’re aiming to recruit over 20,000 people,” Associate
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Professor Neale said. “We are calling on as many people to become involved and make a difference. It requires very little of their time but will make an enormous difference to our understanding of the role of Vitamin D in preventing disease. “Vitamin D is often considered a ‘magic bullet’ for everything from cancer and heart disease, to multiple
sclerosis and mental health, but the jury is still out in terms of proven benefits.” The D-Health trial will be recruiting participants until early May 2015. Those involved will take a supplement or a placebo – they won’t know which – once a month for five years. They will receive regular updates from the study about how their contribution is
SPINAL Injuries Australia Gold Coast Post Polio Network meets at 10.30am on the second Monday of the month 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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Is vitamin D a magic bullet? IF your New Year’s resolution is already a distant memory, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has a research resolution you can stick to. QIMR Berghofer’s DHealth trial is calling on the community to make a commitment to medical research, as it looks to establish the role vitamin D plays in preventing a range of diseases.
and much more. All in the one place on the same day. If you require any further information please contact the event organiser Warren Elwell on warren.elwell @bigpond.com or mobile 0409 277 430.
making a difference. To see if you’re eligible to join the study, call the D-Health helpline on 1300 735 920 or visit dhealth.qimr bergofer.edu.au. D-Health is funded by a research grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). For more information about QIMR Berghofer, see www.qimrber ghofer.edu.au.
SOLACE Association is an organisation for people grieving the Loss of a Partner. Our meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 10.30am, Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre, TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach. For further information, please phone Betty 5580 7034.
CFS/ME/FMS Support Group FIBROMYALGIA, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group meets on the first Friday of every month, except April when the meeting will be held on Friday 10th April, at 10.30am (NSW Time) at the South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South. All welcome. For further information call Bronwyn on 5593 9319
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Myora and a trip down Memory Lane
RECENTLY I joined a Pine Rivers U3A bus trip to Stradbroke Island. Roll call was at 7:30 am at Westfield Strathpine. We took on the morning traffic, crossed the Brisbane River by the Gateway Bridge, and then to Cleveland where we just made the ferry to Stradbroke Island. By then it was time for morning tea, so our bus driver took us to Brown Lake. There, after paddling in its crystal clear waters the colour of cold tea, we queued to receive an obligatory piece of fruit cake washed down by the beverage of choice. Back on the bus it was off to places with exotic names. There was Dunwich, Myora, Amity, One Mile, Cylinder Beach, Deadmans Beach, Frenchmans Beach, and Point Lookout. The first stop was at Myora Springs, a place I had not visited for over sixty five years. As I looked out the bus window I gazed upon a scene of my youth. When as a small boy on my Grandfather’s launch I came across what looked
like a river of white sand, devoid of any sea grass, snaking its way across the tidal flats from the mangroves of the island way out to the edge of Rainbow Channel. Intrigued by this feature my father and I explored the area. There, close inshore, we found a large water hole with barely enough water to cover our knees at low tide but at high tide was deep enough and big enough to take our nine metre launch. Flowing into this hole was a small waterfall fed by a spring. It was an idyllic area which we would visit often. Back then there were no roads and we had the area to ourselves. Now there is a bitumen road through the area where our bus could stop as we all peered out our windows. It was high tide and all were jumping into the hole only to climb out and jump in again. The only difference to the scene I saw sixty years earlier, other than the people, were the boardwalks protecting the surrounds of the hole
Lookout at Amity Jetty from destruction by hordes of sightseers’ tramping feet. Then it was onto Point Lookout where my grandfather once owned a hut seventy five years ago. ‘Yes, I am getting old.’ Our driver reminded us, although I needed no reminding, that the headland was named by Captain Cook who noted a native gazing out to sea as if he were indeed a lookout. We will never know what that
individual thought as he saw his first sailing ship, but undoubtedly there was much discussion around the camp fire that night wondering at what he had seen. Then it was a lunch of fish and chips at the Amity’s Seashells Café before stopping at One Mile to see the cemetery where so many died, including noted Brisbane doctors who came to the island to treat fever victims on those crowded
immigrants ships of old. Lastly there was the stop at the local historic museum at Dunwich. On the spur of the moment I remembered a vessel I used to travel on before the Second World War. ‘Do you have a photograph of a boat called “Lookout” that I used to travel on, along with more than a hundred others, as we made our way to Stradbroke for our holidays. I remembered
that it was commandeered by the Navy and sank in New Guinea waters during the war.’ Seating herself down before a computer screen the barefooted librarian with rose
painted toe nails, with a few deft key strokes, was able to satisfy my request. Seeing that image from her museum’s archives, immediately awakened memories of travelling across Moreton Bay in heavy weather, which at times, submerged Lookout’s port holes. Looking out from tables in the boat’s café I would either be seeing blue sky or within seconds, when my porthole was under water, be gazing into the depths of Moreton Bay. Finally it was onto the bus for the ferry ride back to Cleveland and then the drive back to Strathpine. My trip that day cost fifty dollars: not bad value when you think of the thousands of dollars of memories the trip evoked. By Graham Smith
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Rail and Sail to Redcliffe
THE popular Sunshine Express Rail Tours Rail and Sail journey is on again this year on Saturday May 2nd. The train leaves Roma Street Station, heads South to Yeerongpilly, across to Corinda then returns to the city and, travelling around the exhibition loop continues on to Sandgate. In true co-ordinated style reminiscent of the 1950’s, a bus will be
waiting at Sandgate to transport passengers to Redcliffe, crossing the mouth of the Pine River over the bridge which replaced the old Hornibrook Highway. After a short walk along the new Redcliffe Pier, you will board the MV “Queenslander” which will be waiting to take you on a leisurely journey across the bay and up the River to Southbank while you enjoy a delicious
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barbecue lunch on board. This trip can also be done in the reverse direction. There is also a train only option as well. In April (17-22), if you make your own way to Maitland, you can join us on our Maitland
Steamfest Tour. Ride historic steam trains and railmotors on Saturday and Sunday morning then on Sunday afternoon enjoy a lunch cruise the beautiful Newcastle Harbour. A coach tour on Monday and Tuesday
will visit old mining sites as well as historic hotels and villages. After a little more exploring on Wednesday morning, you will be dropped off at Broadmeadow station or the airport. For more information phone 3252 1759.
Packing TIPS
• Buy suitcases that have roller wheels. It will make it much easier to navigate through airports and hotels rather than carrying a bag. • Maximise your luggage space by taking clothing items that can be layered and interchanged. If you are travelling for a few weeks, you can wash your clothes and reuse them. • If you are travelling as a couple, divide your clothes, money and belongings evenly between each of your suitcases.
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A Berber Storyteller
Whilst strolling through a Berber market in Morocco we were warned that if we took photos of people we may have to pay for the privilege. A large crowd of men had gathered and were at one time quiet then the next emitting roars either of laughter or excitement or even wonder. I went across to the group to see what was going on and there in the middle of the throng, was the fellow pictured above. He was gesticulating and addressing the crowd in such a manner as to hold their complete attention. He was the storyteller at work. Many Moroccans are illiterate and enjoy the telling and retelling of favourite stories and legends.
Get us off this thing!
Travel TALES Last Christmas my wife and I were in Cambodia on a cruise. We did a shore excursion to Ream Nat ional Park, along with about 50 other passengers. At a primitive ranger station we were allotted to wooden longboats and foun d ourselves sharing a longboat with an English couple and their two young adult sons. We set out on a crocodile-infested river, with no idea how long the journey would take. Shortly afte r starting, I noticed water running in between the boards on the boat’s sides. Thinking we would be on board for only a short time, it did not worry me. However, an hour later, with no sign of our destination, the English guy cried out, “The water is getting deep back here. I will have to start bailing!” He used a sma ll water bottle and we all started helping. The boat was getting lower in the water and the Cambodian skipper got on his mob ile phone and called for help. One of the young guys panicke d and yelled, “Emergency! Get us off this thing!” We tried to calm him down as we continued bailing out the water. Some time later, another longboat joined us and both boats pulled into a decrepit jetty where we transferred to the other boat, leaving our skipper to fend for himself. The journey continued for another half hour before reaching our destination. There is little doubt that our boat would have sunk by then. It was a novel way to spend Christmas Day!
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I snapped his picture and immediately a howl went up from members of the crowd. The storyteller quickly turned, saw the camera in my hand, so approached me shouting goodness knows what but his open hand thrust out gave me the clue. I paid him 50 Dirhams (about $5) and honour done, he went back to his story and I continued on through the market.
Come on – we’re longing to hear those great travel tales.
Kenn Rogers
Margaret Olley Art Centre & Sphinx Rock Cafe .......................... 16 Apr Glow Worms at Cedar Creek ........... 22 Apr Autumn at Garden of Light & Flutterbies .................. 08 May Mt Tamborine Market Day ............................................ 10 May Magical Montville & Maleny ......................................... 17 May Robotic Dairy & 4Real Milk .......................................... 26 May Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre .................................... 16 Jun Eumundi Markets & Ginger Factory ........................... 27 Jun Queensland Garden Expo .............................................. 10 Jul Christmas in July Tranquil Park Resort ...................... 15 Jul Towri Sheep Cheeses ..................................................... 29 Jul
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How many yarns have you begun with ‘I remember once when we were in...’? We all have our favourite travel stories we love to share, especially the funny ones you can back up with a photo or two. Don’t just save them for family and friends. Send them in to us here at your favourite Seniors Newspaper and share with us. We’d love to hear all about your adventures or maybe a handy travel tip or two that will save fellow readers a lot of hassle. You can email them to us at editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au, with the heading Travel Tales and remembering to include your name, address and daytime phone number. Or post it to us at Travel Tales, Shop 2, 12 Project Avenue, Noosaville 4566. Don’t forget a stamped self-addressed envelope if you want your photos returned! All we ask is that you keep the story short and the photos be in high resolution.
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P&O Cruises
Like No Place On Earth ON a P&O Cruises holiday, it’s all up to you. Wake up at noon, eat dinner under the stars or spend your time losing track of it. It’s your holiday and you can do what you want. And in 2015, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden join the P&O fleet, making P&O’s fleet of five ships the largest based in Australia year-round. That means more destinations to choose from, more experiences to indulge in and more reasons to holiday with P&O. Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden offer cruising like never before. Night or day, there’s something for everyone in The Pantry, a foodie haven of delicious outlets serving everything from fine cheeses to Mexican street food. The best bit is, you can sample as much or as little as you like - it’s all included your fare. Angelo’s Italian Restaurant is the go-to for the best traditional Italian this side of Rome, while after dark, Dragon Lady delivers mouthwatering modern pan-Asian cuisine. As for destinations… they’re out of this world. With eight homeports, including six in Australia, P&O Cruises offers more choice than any other Australian cruise line. For those after a paradise getaway, P&O is the best way to sample the Pacific Islands. Cruise to some of the best ports in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. If you’re an adventurous cruiser, why not immerse yourself in the sounds and cultures of destinations like Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa, New Zealand and more? Or discover Australia’s favourite coastal destinations and bask in the beauty of our famous natural wonders. Contact yyour our local TTra ra oda ravveller ellerss Choice consultant ttoda odayy on 1300 78 78 58 or visit www.travellerschoice.com.au to discover why you should cruise with P&O Cruises!
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- around the world in style
THE discerning travellers who choose APT do so for the unparalleled holiday experience we deliver, and for the security inherent in travelling with an expert global tour operator. From the moment of booking an APT holiday to the return journey home, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and standards every time, throughout every APT holiday. APT operations extend around the world, in destinations as diverse as Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Canada & Alaska, Europe, India, the Middle East, Russia, Scandinavia, South America and the USA. The APT Group’s unwavering commitment to global growth ensures that an exceptional choice of touring styles is available to APT travellers. These include ocean and river cruising, coach travel, rail travel, 4WD adventures, air safaris and short breaks. For over 18 years, European River Cruising has been at the forefront of APT’s global expansion. In partnership with industry leaders AmaWaterways, APT now own and operate a fleet of 13 luxury river ships, which cruise 14
European waterways. Meticulously planned itineraries on stylishly outfitted river ships are seamlessly run by expert ground staff. APT’s vast and established network of global touring operations engenders incredible flexibility when choosing an APT holiday. Combine a river cruise with land touring in Europe, China, Cambodia, Vietnam or South America; extend a South African safari stay with an overland rail journey; link and Alaskan cruise with overland and rail touring options. The choices are exciting and limitless. To tell you more the experts at helloworld invite you to join them for an exciting APT information session on the 21st April at the Arts Centre Gold Coast commencing at 10.00am, with sessions all day until 7.00pm. Meet Graham Werner and Karen Newbury, experts from APT and Travelmarvel who will be presenting on Europe River cruising as well as a range of exciting destinations. Information will be provided on the different itineraries, special offers on the day, inclusions, experiences and more.
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The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon ALLAN BLACKBURN
WHEN you arrive at Bryce Canyon in the American state of Utah, there are no towering cliffs or anything spectacular and you wonder when you will see something worthwhile. Then you take a ride to Bryce Point and as you come around the last bend, there it is – one of the most amazing sights on earth. Thousands and thousands of spires and pillars in the red and orange sandstone stand like stark sentinels in a strange surreal panorama. Known locally as hoodoos, they come in all shapes and sizes and seem to stretch forever. It takes your breath away. The countryside is soft sandstone, once under the ocean but now over 2500 metres high. Over millions of years, rain and wind have eroded the rock into fantastic shapes with bridges, windows and doorways in the rock. The
region receives heavy snowfalls and the freezing water helps expand tiny cracks in the rock, eventually resulting in their breaking down. Some hoodoos have a cap of slightly more-resistant rock, adding to the eerie nature of this wonderful landscape. The panorama can be seen from a number of viewpoints stretching in an arc around Bryce Amphitheatre. A Rim Trail allows hikers to experience the entire spectacle, stretching for 16 km for the adventurous (or young) to savour. Every viewpoint offers something different. You just have to listen to some of the comments of fellow travellers to appreciate that this is indeed a world-class phenomenon: “I’ve never seen anything like this before”, “What an amazing landscape”, “It can’t get any better than this”, “I’m just gob-smacked”. The hoodoos have been
called “poetry in stone”. The light changes continually and the shifting shadows dramatically recompose the scene. From a cold start to the morning, the temperature can soar by noon. The park remains open through winter when snow brings another dimension of wonder. Just when you think it can’t get any better, a hike down into the hoodoos on one of the many trails is another mind-bending experience. To view them from below is incredible, they seem to shout at the sky and reach for the clouds. Fantastic shapes emerge: you see an Easter Island statue, that one is two lovers kissing, over there is a bishop presiding over his flock, that group is a castle, there are the Chinese terra-cotta warriors. The imagination can run wild. A bonus for staying in the area is the night sky is just ablaze with stars. The sky
is said to be one of the clearest on the continent. Rangers offer telescopes on organised nights. Two campgrounds offer several hundred sites. Bryce Canyon Lodge provides luxury accommodation within walking distance of the canyon rim. Just a few
kilometres from the park are several hotels in Bryce Canyon City. Free shuttles provide access to all points of interest and run every 10 minutes or so. Entry into
the park costs $25 for seven days. It is an incredibly popular place and the crowds can be somewhat overwhelming on busy
days. It is best to avoid public holidays and school holidays. If it is not on your list of places to visit, it should be – you will not be disappointed.
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Experience the fascinating outback Friday 17th to Wednesday 22nd April STEAMFEST IN MAITLAND Ride historic NSW trains and explore old mining sites, historic hotels and villages Saturday 2nd May RAIL and SAIL Steam train to Sandgate, bus to Redcliffe and boat to Southbank. Or do in reverse. “Book early as seats are limited”
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TRAVELLERS who want to explore their own backyard will be interested in Coastal Variety Tours Queensland Outback Explorers, which departs on 21 June. During the nine day tour we will travel to Roma, Charleville (Cosmo Centre), Blackall, Barcaldine and arriving at Longreach. The Longreach tour will include the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, the multimillion dollar Qantas
Museum as well as a visit to the school of air. A Thompson River Sunset Dinner cruise is also included. This outback journey is not complete without a trip to Winton, home to the world’s largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. The return trip home will include stopping at various places of interest including Anakie, Emerald, Biloela and the Burnett Highway to
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community news Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra presents War and Peace
ORCHESTRAL masterpieces inspired by literary classics and the ANZAC spirit. The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra and Conductor Mark Turpin presents War and Peace, a concert celebrating the ANZAC spirit and music inspired from literary masterpieces at the Robina Community Centre Auditorium, Saturday 25 April at 2.30pm. Conductor Mark Turpin says, “The Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to once again support the Gold Coast com-
munity by participating in the Robina ANZAC ceremony at8.30am on ANZAC Day 25 April 2015. With a full symphony orchestra on stage, the power and beauty of the orchestral sound balances the depth of feeling and emotion of the ceremony”. “Then at 2.30pm, I am proud to lead the orchestra in a concert, focusing not only on war but more importantly peace”. “All our musicians are Gold Coast residents and are highly skilled profes-
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sional or amateur musicians who love coming together to make music for the Gold Coast community”. This is the perfect opportunity to relax after the solemn morning ceremonies and honour our past and future while enjoying quality live music and afternoon tea. The program for War and Peace takes its inspiration from the saying that the pen is mightier than the sword. The programs blends music written to accompany plays including
Shakespeare’s Othello and Goethe’s Egmont and movies including Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan and Colonel Bogey March from Bridge over the River Kwai. We remember Glen Miller’s contribution to keeping up the spirits of the soldiers with In the Mood. The string family of the orchestra will also perform a beautiful arrangement of Waltzing Matilda by Australian composer Nicholas Buc. The balance between war and peace is illustrated with a movement from The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst. Mars, the Bringer of War is aggressive and
insistent. Composed in 5/ 4 time, the rhythms drive the listener onward as the power of the sound grows to the massive and clashing conclusion. Then the third movement of Dvorak’s Symphony No.9, more commonly known as the New World Symphony brings hope of a new beginning. The concert concludes with the rousing Proms favourite, Pomp and Circumstance featuring Land of Hope and Glory. During interval coffee, tea and refreshments will be served and guests will mingle with the musicians. This is all included in the ticket price. Funds
Burleigh Heads Ladies Probus BURLEIGH Heads Ladies Probus Inc. elected their new committee at their AGM recently. The lovely ladies pictured are on their way to organising a great year for the club. Lots of trips planned and this friendly group under the guidance of President Glenda, welcomes members and visitors every third Wednesday at the Burleigh Heads SLSC. The meeting starts at 10.30 am, then a coffee break and a guest speaker. We often stay for lunch, and then on the 4th Wednesday we have a bus trip. Why don’t you come and meet our friendly members, please call Julia 5576 4202 or Carol 5534 5430 for more information. Come on you won’t regret a minute.
raised goes to providing more opportunities for our talented Gold Coast musicians. Tickets are adult $25, Concession/seniors/students $23, Members $20, Child 5 to 15 $5 and Child under 5 FREE. Ticket price includes the concert and
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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat THE Amazing Neptune Productions presents Technicolor Dreamcoat with the following cast: Casey Fegan as Joseph and Louise Harris as the Narrator, lead the fine cast of 40. You will remember Jackson Brash as the Pharaoh, Jim Fury as Potiphar and the massive bass voice and presence of Lawie Desmond. Joseph’s 11 brothers, with a cast of 11 plus wives, specialty dancers and a chorus of 30 children aged 6 to 15years. What a coup, a young Courtney Monsma turns 18 years old this month and in studying her craft at the Queensland Conservatorium, would love for the first time to choreograph and what a challenge. Casey, as the Man and Courtney as Swallow, led our most recent AL Webber production of Whistle down the Wind. Joseph showcases the talent from the Southern Gold Coast with Jazz & Blues, Rock & Roll, Country, Calypso, music and great tempo, is based on the biblical story of
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Play it again Sam! JAVEENBAH Theatre cnr Stevens and Ferry Streets Nerang invites you to Play It Again Sam by Woody Allen, Directed by Roger McKenzie. A neurotic, awkward and clumsy New York movie critic Allan Felix is dumped by his wife Nancy of 2 years. This devastating event has crushed his ego and caused Allan to spiral into a deep depression. He looks for solace in the classic movies that he loves, ‘Casablanca’ being his favourite. Allan’s hero is tough guy Humphrey Bogart & the apparition of Bogie begins showing up giving him advice. With encouragement from his best friends Dick and Linda, Allan is encouraged to date again. This leads to a series of disastrously funny, failed blind dates, with Allen trying to be cool like Bogie Allan’s love life is clearly going nowhere. Until his quest for romance unexpectedly leads him into the arms of Linda. All at the special price of $20pp (normal price $25) Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March, Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March. Phone Doreen on 0403 810 940 or email: taurus28@optusnet.com.au
Joseph and his dreams. Our usual orchestra, led by Noelene Jeffs, will be joined by a few extra musos for this elaborate score, full of dance numbers. Come along to share in this production with a ‘difference’ as our Orchestra members are quite lively, versatile participants. There is theatre seating for the 1.30pm Matinee performances. The Canteen will be open before
and during performances for a ‘cuppa’. There is table seating of 8+ persons for the evening Cabaret Performances. Bring your food, drink and friends - make up a party for a great night of entertainment. President Neptune Musical Prods. Inc. For Advance bookings ring Wendy on 07 5536 2446, Noel on 0407 591 319 or Email neptuneprods @bigpond.com
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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . . Do you know about Shuffleboard?
all ages from seniors to 12pm. Elanora Club is at Highway) Coolangatta is Street. Phone Fay on children to take part. All end of Pines Lane (exit 92 on rd floor of “Showcase 5575 9203 or Marj on equipment is supplied from North or South M1 on the Beach” Griffith 5536 3781. free of charge and an experienced player will teach you the rules of play. Free parking is available. The first morning is free, future mornings are $5 for non members, members $4 for members including morning tea, children are free. There is no need to be bored or lonely; we are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members. So come along Members of the Shuffleboard Club celebrating St Patrick’s Day. and say g’day to us. L to R Phyl Ahearn Fay Giovine Lyn Hennig Pauline Hoare Days of play are Monday, Many people mistakenly friendly outdoor sport exercise for both mind and Wednesday and Saturthink it is a board game. played on courts under body. day, Elanora Thursday Shuffleboard is a fun and shade cover. It is a gentle We encourage people of Coolangatta 9.30am to
Helensvale Bridge Club DUPLICATE Bridge at Helensvale Bridge Club, an affiliated QBA Club, is a small friendly club who now play bridge at Helensvale twice a week. On Mondays at the Helensvale Community Centre, commenc-
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Northern Gold Coast Seniors Community Variety Shows ALL shows are $5 including morning tea, every Wednesday at a different Centre, featuring special guest artists, sing-alongs, games, lucky door prizes and giveaways. Upper Coomera Community Centre, 1st Wednesday 10am-12pm. Paradise Point Community Centre, 2nd
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community news What’s happening on the Gold Coast FROM autumn through winter, the Gold Coast offers an awesome array of vibrant events for everyone to love. Mayor Tom Tate said there was no excuse not to get out of the house and enjoy one of the fabulous cultural, sporting, food or family events on offer in the city over the next five months. ‘The City of Gold Coast has invested $3.2 million in 2014-15 in support of events and festivals. These events are the lifeblood of the Gold Coast as an events destination so it’s important the community shows its support by attending,’ he said. ‘Kicking off a jam-packed April is the Surfers Paradise Festival and the Gold Coast Film Festival. The highlight of the month is the second annual GLOW, a free nighttime event Lakeside at Evandale, which will illuminate your senses with light, laser and art.’ April is also a sports fan’s feast, with the Gold Coast Lake Harrop Triathlon, the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, 3x3 Basketball and the Prime Minister’s Cup race day among the thrilling contests. Mega
events on the same weekend in May include the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and the Blues on Broadbeach Music festival. Spend a day dreaming of owning a luxury yacht then bring yourself back to earth with some of the best blues music around. ‘On the city’s most popular event list are Cooly Rocks On, the 1950s and 1960s nostalgia fest from 23 May to 8 June, the Gold Coast Airport Marathon on 4-5 July and A La Carte in the Park on 8-9 August,’ said Cr Tate. ‘I’m particularly excited for “Formula One on the Water”, which comes to the city for the first time with the XCAT powerboat series ripping it up on the Broadwater on 21-23 August.’ Events that are especially family-friendly include Monster Machinery day on 31 May, the Mudgeeraba Show 26-28 June, the Gold Coast Science and Tech Fair 21-22 August and the multi-sport festival known as Challenge Gold Coast on 29-30 August. There are many more events to choose from! For all the details visit www. moregoldcoast.com.au/experience-events
Friends of Opera Inc. HAVE you ever wondered if you’d like to visit the opera but been put off by the expense or daunted by the heady atmosphere of an opera house? Not quite your comfort zone? Here is the perfect way to discover why countless millions around the world adore this art form. Friends of Opera Inc stage a new opera movie every month at Griffith University for a tiny price. The audience is treated to a concise but informative introduction by a chief programmer, so you’ll know what to expect from the story. Then state-of-the-art equipment is used to project these high standard operas onto a large cinema-sized screen. The quality DVDs used are sourced from throughout the world and present what are considered the greatest singers and performances. All this costs a mere $7 per performance for members or $9 for non-members. As well,
tea, coffee and biscuits are provided during a short mid-afternoon interval. April’s offering on Sunday 19th will be The Pearl Fishers by Georges Bizet and everyone is welcome at 12 noon for a 12.30pm start. The operas are staged at Griffith University’s School of Engineering Lecture Theatre, conveniently located at the Engineering Drive Tram Stop. Simply take the light rail then walk the short distance to the Lecture Theatre. There is also plenty of free parking and disabled parking available. Friends of Opera Inc provides a welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to meet others who share similar interests. Funds raised by this presentation of The Pearl Fishers will go to assist survivors of the Japanese tsunami disaster of 2011. For more details, please call Liz on 0435 418 656 or go to their website: www. friendsofoperainc.org.
GEMS Tyalgum Village Market THE market is held on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9am-3pm. It is a monthly handmade market, featuring stalls from a wide range of local makers. These include beautiful wooden products made from local timbers, recycled furniture, soy and beeswax candles and lamps, freshly baked breads & cakes, kiddie corner, drawings & paintings, handmade soaps and more! The markets are situated from ‘Vintage Corner’, on the corner of Coolman & Balluna Streets, down to Celstial Dew Guesthouse next to Flutterbies Cafe. We are fortunate to have a rich and talented community of artisans and makers in this area and we are celebrating the local creative industries as our market grows and evolves. Bring your family for a relaxed day in the country amidst handmade wares, live music, colour and fun! Check our website http://tyalgumvillagemarket.com/ for the latest photos! For more info or to book a stall, call Kirra on 0499 747 473.
GOLD Coast Entertainers and Musicians Society invite members and friends to our monthly social evening on April 23rd from 6pm at the Mermaid Beach Bowls Club Markeri Street, It’s a relaxed night out in which we can try out new numbers, jokes and fine tune our instruments etc. We have a nice choice from the dinner menu and the evening ends about 9pm. For information please call Isabel on 5535 2513.
La Traviata SPOTLIGHT Theatre’s production in English is set in 1920’s Paris directed by Isaac Moody and Melanie Smart. La Traviata is the most famous romantic opera. A very beautiful woman falls in love with a very handsome man. Come with me and be swept away as Verdi would have wanted. The Champagne is flowing and celebrations are in full swing lights, music and dancing fill the air. Party girl Violetta is the life and soul of the party as she contemplates a life of love. It seems as though the party will never end. The production is on at the Spotlight Theatre 185187 Ashmore Road Benowa on Sunday 19th April at 2pm the cost is $26 per person. For information Phone 0403 810 940 or email taurus28@optusnet.com.au
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Cooly Rocks On IF you have fond memories of your youth then head out to Cooly Rocks On 2015, the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival
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 come alive with street parades, shows, displays, competitions and over 1,000 cars parading from Kirra to Tweed Heads each evening. The festival is free to en-
in Australia! Over 2 kilometres of Rock ‘n roll, Rockabilly, Swing music and over 1,000 hot rods, custom cars and classic
ter and tickets to indoor shows may be purchased online or at the door. Don’t miss this very popular annual event - it’s a blast from the past in the most spectacular way, and Coolangatta and Tweed Heads will be alive with the sights and sounds of the 50s and 60s. Go online to coolyrockson.com for all the information you need.
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community news Elanora Uniting Church Art Show WOULD you like an original piece of art to hang on your wall? Come to the Elanora Uniting Church Art Show and you might find something or just enjoy browsing! The Show starts with the opening night, our ‘Arty Party’ on Friday 17th April at 7pm. There is a small charge for this night at $10 for adults and $5 for exhibiting artists (No charge for children). There will be wine and cheese, the presentation of awards and a homemade light supper. The show then continues on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th from 10.30am4pm and entry is free. We are expecting about 400 paintings by local artists, in categories including
watercolours (including gouache), oils or acrylics, drawing (pencil, pen and wash, scraperboard), pastel, collage, mixed media, and miniatures. The special theme this year (in any medium) is ‘The Beauty of the Earth’. There is also a children’s category, in two sections (8 years and under and13 years and under) with the theme ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’. Stop awhile and watch various artists demonstrating their skills, or sit in the cool of the courtyard while you enjoy a homemade treat, sandwiches or a Devonshire Tea. Artists in attendance will be able to answer any of your questions, perhaps you would like to join one of the
Musicians Wanted THE Hinterland Community Band is seeking brass players and percussionists. A full range of percussion instruments are on hand and players of all experiences are welcome. The band specializes in music from hit songs and musicals of the 19th to 21st centuries, popular light classics as well as ceremonial and military music. Practise is in the Mudgeeraba Music Centre at 6.15 pm Thursdays. Our next performance, before a full day of commitments on ANZAC Day in Mudgeeraba and Springbrook, will be at 5pm on Sunday 19 April on the Village Green, Railways St Mudgeeraba. Enquiries at www.hinterl andband.com.au or contact Vic on 0488 789 025.
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groups that meet at the church each Wednesday for Art lessons. Elanora Uniting Church grounds can be entered from Pines Lane or 17 Applecross
Way (Exit 92). There is a large car park and the whole venue is wheelchair friendly. If you would like to exhibit at our show, you will find entry
forms and more information on our website: www.elanorauniting.com.au alternatively, phone Dianne Malimonenko on 5522 5102.
Viva Italia Supremo THE music of Italy evokes passion, romance, red wine and pasta. Be transported to the many cultural destinations in Italy with their stylistically sensuous music. The great three tenors changed the world audience to enjoy the best bits of some of the great composers of the last 300 years. Modern Italy continues to exude the power that great performance and wonderful music provides. By popular demand AnnaMaria La Spina will return following the triumphs of Viva Italia in 2013 After singing with Australia’s duo ‘Savage Garden’ for
2 world tours, she cowrote the album ‘Always You’ recorded with brother and International Tenor, Rosario La Spina. The album debuted at No. 1 on the classical charts. Tenori comprises the talents of three of Queensland’s powerhouse tenors in a dynamic, uplifting and hugely entertaining performance. With a combined fifty years’ experience in the industry, bring a sense of fun and sophistication to classics from the world of Opera, Music Theatre, Jazz and everything in between. David Kidd, Craig Atkinson and Andrew Pryor met while touring internationally with The Ten Tenors and have gone on to work with Opera Australia, Opera Queensland and many of
the country’s finest orchestras. Individually, they have beautiful voices, together they sing like the band of brothers they are, with the camaraderie and precision that more than a decade of harmonising together can bring. Selena Pennetta will dance the evocative Pizzica that will take us to the southern parts of Italy and this ancient dance form. Humours and talented Domenico Taraborrelli will perform on ‘The Stomach Steinway’ with some of the great Neapolitan songs. Performances will be held at the Concert Hall QPAC on Saturday 16th May at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Book now at www.qpac.com.au or phone 136 246.
Bare Your Soles for Kids SATURDAY 24th May, 10am to 2pm at the Musgrave Hill Bowls Club. The Barefoot Bowls day will be $35 each with teams of 4. Sausage sizzle, raffles, silent auction, prizes for best dressed team and lots more. Come along and join in the fun. Please contact Col Myers for more information and to book cmyers@smh.net.au or 0417 620 516
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
Who do you call… Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (Regional) National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au
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