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IN this edition, we embrace ageing with a special lift-out for Queensland Week. You will also find our regular columns and articles on creative, active and healthy ageing. Whether it’s books to read, places to go and wonderful things to know, it’s all here in the Seniors News pages.

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Be absolutely fab for Seniors Week Hello readers, In this edition we feature country singer John Williamson whose insight and lyrics have become a defining part of our national character.

His egalitarian attitude sees his songs capture the heart of all Australians, he is proud of this country and unafraid to speak up for controversial causes. His strength of convictions has seen him write words that touch the soul and nudge us to inquire into our own identity.

At 70, John Williamson’s creative life

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is an inspiration.

He is still a great fundraiser and performing at the nation’s renowned festivals, including this month at the Gympie Country Music Muster.

You will find the story and Muster details on pages 4&5.

This month we have acknowledged the

importance of Seniors Week with our lift-out highlighting the week’s special events.

The celebrations include Clarissa Brandt and Leah Steinberg, directors of Brisbane small business Care to Move, hosting a screening of the Absolutely Fabulous movie.

The event supports Alzheimer’s Australia (Qld), during Seniors Week on Sunday, August 14.

Tickets are $20 per person including champagne on arrival and movie snack. They are on sale at

www.caretomove.com.au/ events/seniors-week-2016.

The idea is to get together to raise money through ticket sales, raffles and prizes for research into dementia.

If you would like to provide a raffle prize phone 3180 1689 or 0403 171 268.

We also have plenty of local Brisbane stories, features such as Live and Let Save; online highlights, great travel stories and book reviews.

I hope you enjoy the read.

Cheers Gail

Seniors Week – a time to share the joy SENIORS WEEK – AUGUST 13–21

SENIORS Week is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contributions of older people.

In Seniors Week 2015 communities came together to celebrate with 737 events in the state, this year there will be even more.

Many older people assist their families with caring responsibilities whilst being actively involved in their communities through volunteering and passing on their knowledge and experience to others.

Seniors Week provides an opportunity to bring together Queenslanders,

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30 year growth of U3A It’s time to say happy birthday and move on to new space U3A Brisbane has a bright new premises to celebrate its 30th birthday.

After nearly eight months of negotiation, planning and building, the volunteer-run organisation has moved into the remodelled heritage building next to Anzac Square.

It is only about 100m from the existing Creek St rooms, which will be kept for administration and some classes, but the Queen Street location has been vacated.

“These new premises build upon the substantial growth and progress our organisation has experienced through the hard work of many volunteers over our 30-year history,” president Marilyn Wagland said.

She added the new state-of-the-art facility would allow a significant expansion of class offerings over the next few years.

That’s impressive for a

group with over 3500 members, which already offers more than 260 courses each term.

For those not in the know, U3A stands for University of the Third Age, which, they say is the age of “active retirement”, following the ages of youth, then work and home-making.

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It is not a university in the traditional sense.

There are no academic requirements for membership, and no exams.

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Key facts ■ Iconic singersongwriter John Williamson is returning to the Gympie Music Muster to celebrate 35 years of mates, music and making a difference.

■ He performed at the Muster in 1983 and has performed every second year since.

■ With an incredibly distinguished career as a songwriter of more than 350 songs and 40 albums, the humble farmer has a lot to celebrate.

Throughout his career Williamson has won more accolades than he cares to mention, including: 3 ARIA awards, 4 APRA awards, 8 TSA awards, 8 MO awards and 26 Golden Guitar awards. The ARIA Hall of Fame member has sold more than four million albums in Australia earning numerous gold and platinum records.

■ Watch for his new single, Aussie Girls, a tribute to Australian sportswomen.

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Williamson is still

He reckons he’s mellowed but he’s still singing the same songs Gail Forrer

AT 70 years of age, Australian bush balladeer, national treasure and boat rocker John Williamson reckons that, like most folk his age, he’s mellowed.

When it comes to protests in 2016 he says mildly: “I leave that to the younger folks.”

Nevertheless, there are qualifiers: He still wants Australia to be a republic and have its own flag.

And, at every concert, the voice of his convictions is expressed through his classic songs with same fervour and beauty.

Take the 1990 lyrics of A Flag of Our Own: “ ‘Cause this is Australia and that’s where we’re from.

We’re not Yankee sidekicks or second-class Poms, And tell the Frogs what they can do with their bomb, Oh we must have a flag of our own.”

On his website he says: “The nature of Australia being represented on our nation’s flag is something I have always been very passionate about.

“I have dreamed for many years that our nation’s banners

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While Williamson is not only a country music musician, he is a folk singer who takes up social issues.

A Flag of Our Own saw the RSL ban him for disloyalty to the flag, monarchists have

I have dreamed for many years that our nation’s banners celebrate our most important heritage: the nature of our ancient island continent. celebrate our most important heritage: the nature of our ancient island continent.”

While he is sure of the land, he asks us to think about who we are. The words of True Blue, Australia’s unofficial national anthem, asks: “Hey True Blue, is it me or you, Is it Mum and Dad, is it a cockatoo, Is it standin’ by your mate when he’s in a fight, Or just Vegemite, True Blue, I’m asking you.”

attacked his republican viewpoint. His environmental song, Rip Rip Wood Chip, upset the logging industry. He believes strongly in marriage equality and reckons country singers need to be grounded in Aussie culture, not American, and he welcomes a diverse Australia and reckons the more mingling the better.

He is also a big fundraiser for a variety of worthy causes.

In 2016, Williamson,

the eldest of five boys who grew up in Quambatook, in the Mallee district of north-western Victoria, reveals he still interprets Australia through his unique poetic voice.

“I am writing under a wise old coolibah beside a billabong on the Wilson River on Mt Margaret Station in western Queensland,” he tells online fans. “We have two dozen yabbies and still pulling them in for an entrée tonight.”

That has to be vintage John Williamson. The man that not only plays to thousands but also limited numbers on his own property. Williamson and his wife have settled on a property in Springbrook, in the Gold Coast hinterland, and for the past two years he has hosted the Willoshed Concerts there, with a limited number of 400 tickets.

You can see John Williamson at the Gympie Country Music Muster.

Details on page 2.

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There was always that anticipation as you entered the grounds, ready for a day of crowds and excitement.

As the Ekka prepares for its 140th show next year, it’s ensuring those memories come flooding back for people of all ages this August 5–14.

For the first time since 1897, the Old Museum – originally constructed for the RNA as Queensland’s first exhibition building – returns to the show, transformed into the new

ALWAYS IN FASHION: The Old Museum will play an important part at this year’s Ekka, housing the new flower and garden exhibit and Quilts Across Queensland.

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RNA chief executive Brendan Christou said the 139th Ekka would offer its 400,000 visitors plenty of action-packed entertainment and improved amenities as part of the

$2.9 billion Brisbane Showgrounds redevelopment.

“It will also celebrate what’s come before, which is a big part of Ekka’s cross-generational appeal,” Mr Christou said.

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Even men become more interested in shopping when they can talk to the person who grew it and hear the story behind it, she said.

“People from all over the world wander through the Brisbane city markets and it’s very interesting for them to see some of the food we grow and prepare and eat, and hear about where it came from,” she said.

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AT 78, the doyen of Brisbane’s Farmers Markets, Jan Powers still feels about 40.

And while these days she has back-up from daughter Sammy in running the markets which she started almost 30 years ago, she still attends each and every one.

There’s a Jan Powers Farmers Markets every Saturday somewhere in Brisbane, one on Sundays in Mitchelton, a weekly city market and a twice-monthly twilight market at Hawthorne.

“Anyone can join as long as they make the product they sell,” Jan said. “People who can talk about their product with pride will always make a sale.”

If that’s the case, it’s hardly surprising Jan’s markets have been such a success. She is still extremely passionate about her brainchild.

With a background in

nursing and theatre, Jan says she caught the “good food bug” while living in London. She came from a traditional Aussie “meat and two veg” farming family in Stanthorpe but found through her cordon bleu studies that food was something that “gave me pleasure, excited me and interested me for the rest of my life”.

She ran a restaurant, food outlets and a catering company before deciding to breathe fresh life into the historic concept of the farmers’ market in Brisbane. Today you can buy fresh farm produce, flowers, breads, artisan products, meat, fish, plants, organics, street food and more.

“It’s the real thing. You can go into supermarkets and come out with no idea where your food has come from,” Jan said. “Here, the person serving you has actually grown or made what they are selling – that’s the principle of it.”

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The 71-year-old lost his vision completely almost four years ago as a result of retinitis pigmentosa, but he didn’t lose heart.

He has been attending the wood workshop at Vision Australia’s Coorparoo office every week since.

The former bus driver had no previous woodwork experience but found he had a talent for it – just one of a range of activities Vision Australia can offer, including leatherwork, pottery, swimming and barefoot bowls.

That’s on top of practical services such as helping you use screen magnifiers or readers, braille technology, a cane or matching you with a guide dog.

Mr Bennett also facilitates one of Vision Australia’s weekly telelink groups, speaking by phone with a group of up to eight people ranging in age from about 40–95, scattered across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, about their day-to-day experiences and life in general.

He said it was vital to have that interaction with other people, to have strong family support and to get out and live life.

While he certainly misses aspects of sight, including driving and seeing his family, he says

he keeps a picture of them in his head, and is “lucky to have seen everything”.

“It’s no good being down in the dumps,” Mr Bennett said.

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I don’t feel sorry for myself.”

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approximately 3000 people in Queensland, and the number of people with sight problems is ever-increasing in line with our aging population.

“The most common causes of blindness and low vision are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma,” said Queensland general manager Karen Knight.

“These conditions are more common in the older

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The former bus driver had no previous woodwork experience but found he had a talent for it—just one of a range of activities Vision Australia can offer, including leatherwork, pottery, swimming and barefoot bowls recently delivered over $1.1 million to continue the Coorparoo office’s work in supporting people who are blind and low-vision to remain living independently in their homes and communities.

“This funding will help to provide accommodation support, learning and life skills support, therapy support, social outings, adaptive communication support, technology training, Information Library Services, and Information Referrals Services,” Disability Services Minister Coralee O’Rourke said.

Vision Australia supports more than 27,500 people across Australia, including

population.”

Statistics show just 1 in 400 people aged 19 or under have blindness or low vision, growing to 1 in 30 between 60–69 years and 1 in 10 by 80.

While Ms Knight acknowledges it can be harder for older people to adjust to vision impairment because “learning new skills can be more challenging after completing a task in a certain way all your life”, she says the individual’s positive attitude makes all the difference, as in Mr Bennett’s case.

If you would like to learn more about Vision Australia’s services, go to www.visionaustralia.org or call 1300 847 466.

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MANY self-funded retirees are finding it difficult to come to terms with the Reserve Bank’s policy of continually lowering the official cash rate as a tool to stimulate the economy.

While this may help home loan borrowers and business, it has an adverse effect on self-funded retirees.

Retired accountant Norm Barrington, 87, has dubbed self-funded retirees “the forgotten race”.

“These are the people who went through a recession, saved diligently, were the backbone of Australia’s

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progress after World War II and contributed much to the advancement and security of the nation,” Norm said.

He feels that more consideration could be

given to those investing in term deposits, the interest of which is dramatically affected by the current policies of the Reserve Bank. “(A person) can change his or her investment strategy by taking up shares or investing in property but these options can be questionable in uncertain times with fluctuating markets,” he said.Norm says a bank oversight is the effect its current policy is having on the Federal Government’s revenue-raising capacity, as he and the many other self-funded retirees find their incomes drastically

reduced.

“Lower incomes mean lower taxation revenue, which in turn means less money for the government to meet its welfare obligations,” he said.

“Unless the Reserve Bank Board with the co-operation of the Federal Government can ease the negative effect its current policies are having on self-funded retirees, I can see some divesting themselves of liquid assets, and acquiring million-dollar homes so they too can take advantage of the welfare system that will reward them.”

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SUPERANNUATION changes are broadly fair but have been poorly communicated, according to National Seniors. Australians are still grappling with what the changes – from the $1.6 million tax-free limit to the $10,000 reduction in the concessional cap will mean to them.

National Seniors’ chief advocate Sarah Saunders said generous top-end concessions represented money better spent in areas like health and aged care.

“We welcome the rollover of concessional caps and widening access to partner contributions, and the

$1.6 million tax-free cap is reasonable.”

But Sarah said some angst had been expressed regarding the reduced concessional contributions caps, particularly from women returning to work late in life who used these to build their savings.

A more worrying issue among older Australians is the pension asset change, due to take effect from January 2017.

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SHARON Whiteman looked at the taps in her shower but couldn’t remember how to use them.

She gave up driving because she would get lost or forget where she was going. The critical care nurse had to admit she could no longer do her job. Ultimately, she couldn’t remember the names of friends or family.

Was it early-onset dementia?

No, it was Lyme disease.

Although the potentially deadly disease is still not officially recognised in Australia, Sharon, now 59 and the president of the Lyme Disease Association of Australia (LDAA), says more than 1500 people have been medically diagnosed as sufferers.

Many who contact the

association have first been misdiagnosed as having dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and even autism, so debilitating and wide ranging are the effects of the tick-borne disease.

South-east Queensland is a hot-spot for Lyme disease, which also has high incidence in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

A senate inquiry into the disease dissolved with the double dissolution of parliament prior to the election, having brought out only an interim report.

The LDAA is keen to find new political champions of the cause and ensure it is not brushed under the carpet again.

Sharon says it’s because such a narrow definition is taken of the disease, first discovered

in America 34 years ago.

Part of the problem, she says is that Australian blood testing for the disease looks for an immune response but, because the disease overwhelms the immune system so quickly, no response is found, and a false negative is recorded.

Also only about 30% of Lyme disease patients remember being bitten by a tick.

She says a multi-disciplinary approach is needed to treat the disease, which is usually a cocktail of infections, because ticks carry "all sorts of pathogens", and can be different for each sufferer.

"Lyme disease awareness saves lives," Sharon says simply.

If you can help, or would like to find out more, go to www.lymedisease.org.au/ contact-us.

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A discount card for you Be aware of your entitlements from participating stores

MINISTER’S MESSAGE CORALEE O’ROURKE I’M pleased to report that a record number of Queensland seniors are now taking advantage of the discounts available under the popular Seniors Business Discount Card.

The State Government

introduced the discount card scheme in 1990 to offer discounts on goods and services at participating retailers throughout Queensland – and it now applies to more than 6300 outlets.

Any Queensland resident over the age of 60, irrespective of their job status, is eligible for a Seniors Business Discount Card, which

means it’s never been easier to nab a bargain.

To use the card, seniors only need to look for a Seniors Card sticker on a shop window or at point of sale, or ask the person behind the counter.

Each month we receive around 150 new applications, but recently this number spiked to more than 400 – which shows just how popular

this card has become.

After this recent surge, more than 100,000 Queensland seniors are now benefiting from discounts which range from travel packages to restaurants and electrical goods.

This great initiative also aligns with our new Queensland: an age-friendly community strategy, which aims to

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This strategy has set the platform for a whole of government vision to create a community in which older people are valued, respected and have every opportunity to be involved.

Queensland: an age-friendly community has been informed by a number of engagement activities, including a seniors summit, meetings and forums with a range of stakeholders, and a public survey which

attracted more than 9000 responses.

As this strategy has been developed in consultation with Queenslanders both young and old, it offers practical solutions to make our state more age-friendly for the community as a whole.

Our government recognises that seniors have contributed their working lives to our state, building our economy, communities and families, and it’s only right that we support them as they age.

I strongly encourage all Queensland seniors to sign up for the Seniors Business Discount Card and start saving.

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Turn CDs into coasters – stick two together and paste felt underneath.

Melt the remains of a lipstick together with a small pot of lip balm – makes a great lip gloss.

Grandkids love a tin can phone. Take off the lids and tie together two coffee tins with a long piece of string.

Create ice blocks for your esky – fill up old milk cartons with water and freeze them.

Want to keep the kids amused? Use empty roll-on deodorant bottles as paint pens for small children. Wash the plastic ball and bottle, fill with paint and replace the ball and lid. To store, keep it upside down with the lid tightly fastened.

Get a worm farm and feed all of your food scraps. One kilogram of worms can eat and recycle 1kg of food every day, giving nutritious worm castings for plants and veggies.

Put your steel bottle tops and jam jar lids into an old steel can. When the tin is half full, squash the top together so the contents are tightly before recycling.

Open the bottom of a used milk carton and plant a tree seedling

inside. The carton will protect your seedling and then degrade as it grows.

Going on a picnic?

Bring home your cans and bottles to recycle.

Save your corks to use them as a paint stamp, or glue them to some timber to make a corkboard.

Place clear plastic lids under oil jars or aerosols to prevent oil and rust marks on shelving.

Make your own gift wrap: Wrap your presents in the comics pages from your local newspaper, magazines or comics.

Kids (and even adults) love it.

Temporarily store food scraps in an old icecream tub, before putting them on to your worm farm or compost.

Pour old cooking oil and fat into a used milk carton or jar and put it out in the rubbish. It clogs the drains if put down the sink.

Old wet-wipe boxes make great string dispensers – try it out.

Get creative making greeting cards from old ones, or postcards, photos, stamps, pretty paper and more.

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Relish is cooked, pickled, or chopped vegetable or fruits, usually enjoyed as a condiment.

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Klumpp Rd, Mt Gravatt, on the fourth Monday of each month. Meetings commence at 10.30am with morning tea beforehand. President Jill has arranged some very interesting speakers for the coming months.

Phone Paula 3423 1421 and Bus info Bev 3441 4170.

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open discussions on problems that people may have. We also have a financial meeting once per month for members to a greater depth. So feel free to come and have a look and hopefully you may wish to join. Ages are generally 50 bracket to around the 90 bracket – we may be older but we are wise. Phone Paul at 3351 4126 or email sitram@powerup.com.au.

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NATIONAL serviceman in either of the two schemes operating between 1951-1973, or a wife/widow thereof, the National Servicemen’s Association is there for your benefit. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are invited to be associate members. Discover the benefits of membership, to apply for both medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to find a branch near you, phone 3324 1277 or visit www.nashoqld.org.au.

Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL third Sunday of the month (next August 21) commencing 10.15am. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting you can enjoy Sunday lunch in the

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CRACKERJACK: The Gap/Ashgrove NSA members Helen Hollis and Helen Morris enjoy Christmas in July.

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pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room. Info for Brisbane North West branch, phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet.com.au.

NATIONAL SENIORS ■ BROWNS PLAINS

OUR branch meets on the second Tuesday of the month and visitors are always welcome. Monthly coach trips are the fourth Tuesday of the month.

More info phone Ron or Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887. Our coach trip for July was to Caloundra for Xmas in July and August will be to Maleny Diary.

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HELD a very successful AGM on Wednesday, July 20 and long-serving President Charles Achilles retired to a position on the committee, having led the branch for many years.

Newly elected and incoming president Dave Skelton has headed up a strong committee and is assured of a very successful year with a full program in place for the rest of the year. August’s guest speaker will be a representative from the Public Trustee Office speaking on their vision for Queensland. The coach tour will be to

AIR Nth Brisbane members Keith and Pauline Forsyth.

Noela’s Gardens and a tour of Bribie Island.

Further information available from 3341 8323.

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WITH half the year already past, and the AGM on August 22, Nominations for Committee Members are being called. If interested in joining, forms can be obtained from the Secretary prior to the meeting date. Two more bus trips are planned for 2016 – the next being to the Kooroomba Lavender Farm September 7 and a day of entertainment at Caloundra RSL on November 9. Join us for our monthly meetings at Southern Cross Club,

A VISIT to the Kingston Butter Factory on Friday, July 15 let us loose in a world of arts and crafts.

Then on to St Bernard’s Hotel on Mt Tambourine for a Christmas in July. A great day! Next one is on Friday, September 9 to the Majestic Theatre in Pomona. The AGM was held on Tuesday, July 19.

August 19 we are invited to the Ashgrove Baptist Church for their famous high tea to celebrate Seniors Week. We also thank The Gap State High School for the great concert that the staff and students presented on Saturday, July 23. Thank you to all who help the Branch continue. Without you we don’t exist! Next meeting Ashgrove Bowls Club third Tuesday of every month at 9.30am.

Next meeting: August 16.

Phone 3300 1226 and 3354 2466.

YERONGA FRIENDSHIP CLUB

COME join us at the Yeronga Services Club on Fairfield Road Yeronga, on the third Monday of the month 10am-noon. We have planning meetings for shared outings and activities and after morning tea, listen to guest speakers or live entertainers. Stay for Lunch together afterwards at the Services Club. Join us on our Bus Trips days, on the fourth Monday of the Month. Phone Fiorella on 3278 5720.

NORTHERN SUBURBS BOWLS CLUB

EVERYONE is invited to meet others and enjoy social connectedness with bowls. The club in Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights, has free coaching and assists in your transition for play in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes social activities.

Bowls is a game for all ages and abilities and can be played on equal terms by almost anyone. It has well-being and health benefits, and you can be any size or shape, and most persons with a disability can play with the able-bodied. Phone Jill (Sec) 3359 2142 or email bowls@nsbc.com.au.

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WROCCS

WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc. monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 9 at the Wynnum RSL at 10.30am.

The club is for anyone who would like to know more about their computers, laptops, tablets and phones and is run by volunteers. You can join the club, on the day, for an annual membership fee of $10. We offer classes that can be up to four weeks of two hours per week or some of lesser duration.

Cost $10. Our classes can commence from a very basic level so don’t be afraid to make a start.

Lavina on 0411 806 154 or go to www.wroccs. org.au.

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HOLDS two meetings per month, the first and fourth Tuesdays, 9.30am to about 12.30pm at the 50 Plus Centre in the Brisbane City Hall which is quite central. $2 per day.

Would you like make a short DVD or file onto a USB drive of your video and photos you have taken with your camera adding background music, your own voice announcements? To use as gifts, Christmas, birthday and so on.

VISITORS: Probus Club of Caboolture visited State Parliament in July.

Contact Mr. John D’Alton ‘phone weekdays but not between noon-2pm, 3371 3707.

Mess. Cost is only $10 per person. Guided Tours are conducted on Wednesdays only. All bookings by prior arrangement including groups. Please phone 0412 868 224. Email stan.albert@defence.gov. au.

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TO COMMEMORATE the 100th anniversary of the World War I Battle of Fromelles, the single most bloodiest day in Australia’s military history, a special exhibition is now on display at Brisbane’s Victoria Barracks. Visitors are welcome to browse through Queensland’s Military History at the Barracks located in Petrie Terrace (near Caxton Street) and enjoy a delightful Devonshire Tea in the original Officers’

FLORAL ART SOCIETY OF QLD

WILL be having a busy month during August. Our members will be creating a beautiful display of Floral Designs at the EKKA this year. We invite everyone to drop by our display during the EKKA August 5-14. You will find the display in the Old Museum Building. New

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members and visitors are also welcome to attend our August meeting on Monday, August 22, 9.30am at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha. The floral design demonstrator this month will be Beryl Robertson.

Monthly meeting admission of $7 is pay at the door. Info phone Heather Prior on 0412 735 483 or www.floralart societyqld.org.au or visit our Facebook Page: FASQ – Floral Art Society of Qld.

QLD BEGONIA SOCIETY

Will meet for the monthly meeting on Saturday,

Floral Art Society of Qld president Heather Prior with one of her beautiful floor arrangements.

August 20 at the Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm. Set topic for the day will Queensland Hybrid Begonias. Meeting commences at 1pm with display tables and sale plants. Afternoon tea included. Visitors welcome.

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WILL hold their annual event at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium. It will be held on Saturday, September 17 from 9am-4pm and Sunday, September 18 from 9am-3pm. Small Native Plants for Small Gardens is the theme and will feature a delightful variety of garden styles

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using the amazing diversity of small native plants. Allied groups such as bird, butterfly and frog societies will integrate their displays into our garden themes. Expert advice on plant selection and care is available from the growers as well as NPQ members, and prices are very low with a range from tubestock to mature plants. Entry $3 and light refreshments and books on identification and growing native plants will be on sale.

MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB

BEGONIAS Is the topic of the guest speaker, Enid Henderson, at the next meeting on Thursday, September 1 at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera. In the Begoniaceae family there are many varieties, each one with its individual shape and distinctive flowering habit, and there would be a type to suit most needs of the gardener. The rhizomatous types are grown mostly for their amazing foliage and compact growth. Begonias like well-drained soils and part sun to part shade CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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avis is an 89-year-old lady who was referred to the Wesley Hyperbaric Centre by her vascular surgeon in a final attempt to save her leg from amputation. Mavis’s story began when she walked under a gum tree where a small branch was located.

She stood on the branch and in turn, it pierced her left ankle. Her wound started to ooze and over time formed into an ulcer.

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When Mavis arrived at the Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine she had already undergone all the reasonable treatments available to improve the blood flow to her leg, but unfortunately it hadn’t improved. She had a debilitating arterial ulcer to her left leg for over six months at the time of her first review at the WCHM. Her ulcers were painful and she had significant weeping from them. She was sleeping in a chair with her leg down to help blood circulation and as a consequence her leg was quite swollen. Re-perfusion of her leg was an option but this was considered a significant risk.

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When she first arrived at the WCHM she was very apprehensive and had intense discussions before allowing the nurses to treat her wound. After a couple of weeks this apprehension passed and she realised that she was in good hands and that the team was focussed on ensuring that she would not lose her leg. Over the course of her 49 hyperbaric treatments she developed close friendships with the WCHM team and other people receiving treatment.

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After her hyperbaric treatments were completed Mavis received outpatient wound care on a regular basis over three months. In that time, she went from only being able to sleep in a chair due to the pain in her leg, to sleeping back in her normal bed. Mavis’s remarks were, “I have been the happiest person and everybody can see the change in me because I’m back to being myself after I’d say at least 7 months of going through extreme pain and being unable to lie down. It’s only been the last couple of months that I’ve been able to lie in bed.”

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Mavis reported, “I can’t speak highly enough for everybody concerned at the Wesley Hyperbaric Centre and that’s all the doctors, all the nurses and all the new friends I have made in there. I did wish to swim in the sea for my birthday and that wish has been fulfilled. They saved my leg and I can now just about run up the beach.”

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positions. Their flowering period is through spring, summer and autumn. The month of August is a good time to prepare for spring.

Check citrus trees and lawns, especially lawns for bindii weeds. Visitors and new members are welcome Meetings commence immediately after morning tea which is served at 9.45am. The hall is close to public transport. Phone Pat on 3356 1256.

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THANK you to the people of Enoggera and districts for supporting our open day on July 16. Gaythorne RSL commemoration of Vietnam Day on August 18 when we will lay a wreath to those who fell at the battle of Long Tan, 50 years ago. Enoggera SS is 145-years-old; in September 1916 a new school was constructed and the old building was designated Enoggera School of Arts and relocated to Trundle St. Additions were made and Enoggera Memorial Hall opened in 1925. Enoggera Historical Society has used the hall for the past 20 years and has put together a research

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facility that is available for inspection Thursday morning between 9.30am-1pm. Visitors and new members are welcome. Info call Dave 3366 3191.

DICKSON SENIORS’ EXPO

PROUDLY sponsored by Hon Peter Dutton MP, Federal Member for Dickson. There will be over 60 stalls with plenty of entertainment and Lucky Door Prizes. Free Entry and Free Sample Bags to all attendees.

This year it will be held on Monday, September 5 (9am-2.30pm) and Tuesday, September 6 (8.30am-2pm) at the Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem St, Strathpine. There will be a

free shuttle bus running from Strathpine Shopping Centre every 30 minutes.

This year the MC is the very popular David Barry and there will be live entertainment with something for everyone!

As always the Fashion Parades by Fashions on the Go & Lowes Menswear will be on each day and Russell Young will be offering his gardening advice and expertise. Any inquiries please phone 3205 9977. Find more expo details on Facebook – Dickson Seniors Council.

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BRISBANE SENIORS WEEK 2016

A lot for seniors to celebrate HELLO readers, It’s on again, Seniors Week, the time when we shine a light on our own demographic, the people we are, the things we love to do, together with new and existing services, products and technologies available to us through business and government agencies.

In this special edition dedicated to Seniors Week, we have contacted as many people as possible to create and present a calendar of events to connect you with what’s happening in your area and further afield.

Take your time and you may well discover a new pursuit. Check through the

following pages and you will find there’s a whole world of people out there waiting for you with an open invitation.

Sometimes we build on the groups, activities and friends we already have, at other times we yearn to discover new areas of life.

This special week can be a time for friendly

get-togethers or a time to explore new pursuits Have you ever thought of yourself as an artist, craftsperson or perhaps a volunteer for a worthy cause? Perhaps you are thinking of a new activity, but not sure whether it’s tai chi, golf or the gym.

Perhaps you would just like to join up with some like-minded people.

Whatever you like to do, you will find plenty of inspiration through these pages. Seniors Week is for all of us, our aim is to respect and express each person’s individuality. We are the same, but we are different and this week

gives us all the opportunity to share the big picture of our generation.

As always we would love to hear your stories and I hope this special edition enhances many aspects of your life.

— Gail Forrer Group Editor Seniors Newspapers Qld and NSW.

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Calendar of events SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

✰Open Day Qld Family History Society 10am–3pm QFHS Library and Resource Centre will be open for people to view the resources the society holds and get free advice on researching family history.

QFHS Library and Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Ave, Gaythorne. Free. ✰Seasons Exhibition Day 10am–2pm At Seasons Mango Hill, 28 Akuna Way, Mango Hill, it’s on for young and old.

You and your family are invited to attend Seasons Seniors Week Exhibition where you can experience the Ekka excitement without the crowd or the flu.

There will be entertainment, stalls, plenty of food. A day to remember. Free. ✰Seniors Week Family Fun Day 1–5pm Join Albany Creek seniors in a fun day with multiple events including musical entertainment, trivia, display of seniors activities, local service organisations and bush poets. Entry includes tea, coffee and nibbles. Albany Creek State Primary School, 696 Albany Creek Rd, Albany Creek. Cost $5. ✰Men’s and Mixed Bowls Pairs 1pm Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights.

Free bowls lessons. Bookings phone 3359 2142 or secretary 3865 1574.

Cost $15.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

✰Swing a Mallet Day 10am–5pm Come and try your hand at this little known pastime. We will have some cater and/or sausage sizzle and information available on the history of croquet and musical interludes. No booking required.

East Brisbane Croquet Club, 19 Park Ave, East Brisbane. Cost $2. ✰Ab Fab – The Movie 2–5.30pm Join the Movers and Groovers to celebrate Seniors Week and the absolutely fabulous contribution older people make to our society. Care to Move is screening the movie Absolutely Fabulous at Palace Barracks, 61 Petrie Tce, Brisbane. Bookings essential.

Phone 3180 1689. Cost $20. ✰Barefoot Bowls 2–4.30pm

✰Together we can learn 9.30am–2.30pm ‘Together We Can Learn’ teaching how to learn from each throughout a variety of workshops including photography, cooking, floristry, hardware, journalism and creative arts.

MultiLink Day Respite Centre, 61 Mayes Ave, Logan Central. No booking required. Free. ✰Free bowls coaching Free lessons for seniors to learn the game.

Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights.

Times and more info call on 3359 2142 or secretary Jill 3865 1574.

Free. ✰Active Living Seniors Expo Join a bridge game at Brisbane City Hall.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED 9–11.30am Variety of information stalls and fabulous entertainment. To register call Lifetec on 3552 9000. Reading A relaxed introduction to lawn bowls.

Newmarket Shopping Centre, Level 1, MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Gaythorne Bowls, Sport and Community ✰Seniors Week concert – That 60s Guy Reading Newmarket Shopping Centre Club, 18 Prospect Rd, Gaythorne. (cnr of Newmarket and Enoggera Rds), 1.30–2.45pm Bookings required phone 3355 2048.

Newmarket. Free.

A smorgasboard of talent awaits you.

Adults $9 and kids $5. Under 8 free.

Carina Leagues Club, 1390 Creek Rd, ✰Paddling Moon River TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Carina. Bookings call 3843 9200. Free.

5–7pm ✰Square dancing ✰50+ bridge Experience the magic of moonlight 10am–12pm 8.30am–1.30pm paddling while exploring Brisbane’s Fifty Plus Centre, Brisbane City Hall, Come and learn. Bridge is a partnership waterways in a canoe. Wear enclosed Adelaide St, Brisbane. Bookings Kay game requiring four players. Fifty Plus footwear, bring a towel, insect repellent Walker on 3374 0226. Cost $7.

Centre, Brisbane City Hall, Adelaide St, and spare clothes. Tinchi Tamba ✰Seniors Week concert – Jan Van De Brisbane. Bookings call Fay 3266 6495.

Wetlands Reserve, Deepwater Bend, Stool Cost $1.50.

Wyampa Rd, Bracken Ridge. Free.

11am–12.15pm ✰Gentle exercise and morning tea A smorgasboard of talent awaits you.

9–10.30am AUGUST 15–19 Queensland Multicultural Centre, This is a fun filled class that ✰Ma, Pa and the kids 102 Main St, Kangaroo Point. Bookings incorporates partner exercises, dance 3.30–4.30pm call 3391 4433. Free. moves, pool noodles, ball, resistant Grandparents who collect their ✰Information stand bands, light weights and music that will grandchildren after school are invited to 9am–2pm get you moving. Come along and make the Grange Bowls Club, Lanham Park, Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors new friends and enjoy morning tea Sellheim St, Grange to enjoy fun games will have an information stand at the together. Hamilton Town Hall, of bowls and other light recreational Logan Entertainment Centre, 36 Racecourse Rd, Hamilton. Bookings activities. Bring flat shoes or bare feet.

170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central. Charles phone Cherie 0410 207 085.

Free.

Achilles on 3208 2387. Free.

Cost $10.

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✰Men’s and mixed bowls pairs 1pm Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights.

Free bowls lessons for seniors.

Bookings 3359 2142 or secretary 3865 1574. Cost $15. ✰Zumba exercise class 9.30–10.15am Exercising to music at differing tempos.

Gaythorne Bowls, Sports & Community Club, 18 Prospect Rd, Gaythorne.

Bookings essential. Ama 0488 008 555. $15.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

✰Line dancing 12.30–2.30pm Join us for Line dancing, a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the individuals. Fifty Plus Centre, Brisbane City Hall, Adelaide St, Brisbane. Cost $4. Bookings phone Heather on 0404 371 014. ✰ Seniors Week concert – Ventriloquist Dean Atkinson 11am–12.15pm A smorgasboard of talent awaits you.

Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Rd, Wynnum. Free. ✰Health and wellness morning tea 9.30am–12.30pm This morning tea will have professionals from various fields such as nutrition, podiatry and tai chi give a presentation with interactive Q&A’s and engaging demonstrations. Morning tea will be provided. Casa Serena Social Activities Centre, 1 Lancaster St, Stafford Heights.

Book your place, phone 3262 5755.

Free. ✰Ladies morning tea, craft and bowls 9am Free lessons for seniors to learn the game. Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights.

Phone on 3359 2142 or secretary Jill 3865 1574. Cost $15. ✰Connect to life 9.30am–12.30pm This will be a morning of thought provoking presentations and information aimed at maximising health and wellbeing with guest speakers. Burnie Brae Auditorium, 60 Kuran St, Chermside. Register by August 12, call 3624 2100. Free. ✰Hearwell & Laugh 9.30am–2pm Italian Catholic Federation Aspley-Geebung Hearwell and Laugh lunch with morning tea, meet and greet and guest speakers. The younger we admit to hearing loss the easier the challenge of adopting to hearing aids is.

St Gerard Majella Catholic Church Hall, 146 Maundrell Tce, Chermside West. $10. ✰Photojournalism Exhibition launch 10–11.30am We celebrate 80 years of care at Wheller Gardens come along and join us in launching this exhibition which includes stories and faces of those who work, live and care at the centre. Wesley Mission Brisbane, 930 Gympie Rd, Chermside.

Free.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

✰Elan Vital – 90s+ Club

21 Kittyhawk Dr, Chermside. Bookings phone 3359 9122. Free. ✰Seniors in Libraries for verse, entertainment and reminiscing 10am–12pm Share songs, stories and entertainment in the company of other seniors. Garden City Library, Garden City Shopping Centre (corner of Logan and Kessels Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt). Free. ✰Free bowls coaching and social night Free lessons for seniors to learn the game.

Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights. Times and more info phone the club on 3359 2142 or secretary Jill 3865 1574.

Free. ✰Hits of Musical Theatre & Beyond 2.30–3.45pm Exercise with friends and double the fun.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Gregory Moore and Ana Marina will perform at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club, Chermside.

Bookings 3359 9122. ✰Line dancing 10am–2pm 18 Prospect Rd, Gaythorne. Bookings 10am–12.30pm 22 Qualtrough St, Woolloongabba. Free essential, phone Rhonda 0488 458 313 Line dancing class, dance to great for nonagenarians, $20 general entry. or 3260 7112. Cost $25. country music. Gaythorne Bowls, Sports Bookings essential phone 3391 8122 – ✰Mock Olympics and Community Club, 18 Prospect Rd, RSVP August 9.

10am-–1pm Gaythorne. Bookings essential phone ✰Health and wellness morning tea Get silly this week with our Mock Lyn 3351 5297. Cost $7.

9.30am–12.30pm Olympics. Exercise your laughing gear as This morning tea will have professionals well as get some fresh air. After playing SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 from various fields such as nutrition, games we have a barbecue lunch. No ✰Men’s and mixed bowls pairs podiatry and tai chi give a presentation running involved. Sea Scouts Hall, 1pm with interactive Q&A’s and engaging 358 Upper Esplanade, Manly. Register Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh demonstrations. Morning tea will be with Colleen at our Wynnum Community Castle Rd, Wavell Heights. Free bowls provided. Casa Aurelia Social Activities Centre phone 3348 6306. Cost $3. lessons for seniors. Bookings phone Centre, 79 Sussex Rd, Acacia Ridge. ✰Grandparents morning tea 3359 2142 or 3865 1574. Cost $15.

Book your place call Co.As.It on 9.30–11.30am ✰Qld Chinese Orchestra Assoc 3262 5755.

Open morning tea for grandparents and 9am–5pm ✰iPad apps friends. Join your grandchildren for a Share Chinese traditional music as well 1–2pm wonderful morning of activities and meet as the culture with a free concert.

Learn how to navigate the App Store to with educators. Goodstart Daisy Hill, Queensland Taiwan Centre, Shop 36B find useful, educational and fun apps to 89 Chatswood Rd, Daisy Hill. Bookings Sunnypark Shopping Centre (cnr Mains install on your iPad. Bring your own iPad essential. Phone 3808 2420. Free.

Rd and McCullough St), Sunnybank. and Apple ID account details. Wynnum Free.

Library, 145 Florence St. Bookings FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 ✰Afternoon tea with Grace Beecher essential. Phone 3403 2199. ✰Bribie Island & District Seniors Living 2pm ✰Men’s and mixed bowls pairs Expo Sandgate Historical Museum will host an 1pm 10am–2pm afternoon tea for our Life Time member Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, Edinburgh This expo is being put together by a team Grace Beecher to thank and recognise Castle Rd, Wavell Heights. Free bowls from Golden Age Day Respite Centre, the many years of voluntary research she lessons for Seniors to learn the game.

Ozcare, Centacare and Nextt. We will has given to our museum. Visitors are Bookings 3359 2142 or secretary showcase to the community what is welcome at the Sandgate & District 3865 1574. Cost $15. available to our older members of our to Historical Society & Museum Inc, ✰50+ Annual Art Show improve quality of life. More than 40 150 Rainbow St, Sandgate. Phone Will be held throughout Seniors Week. different social activities, community 3869 2283 or 0408 073 179 or email Some exhibits will be for sale. A mini groups, community care providers, bramble8315@yahoo.com.au. expo of a selection of activities will be assistive equipment and technology SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 held for members and guests of the displays and community emergency centre. 50+ Centre, Basement of City service providers showcased on the day. ✰Free bowls coaching Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane. More info Held in the buildings and grounds of the Free lessons for seniors to learn the 3403 4319.

Golden Age Day Respite Complex, game. Northern Suburbs Bowls Club, ✰Anthony Laye – the mind reader Arcadia Ave, Woorim. Free entry. Lucky Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights.

11am–12.15pm door prizes and giveaways and Times and more info call on 3359 2142 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm. refreshments will be available and public or secretary Jill 3865 1574. Free Bookings phone 3358 8600. transport is available to the complex. ✰The science behind brain training ✰Make greeting cards Call Joanne Allison-Schouw, Golden Age Join this interactive session to discover 10.15am–12.15pm Day Respite Centre on 3408 2112. amazing brain facts and learn where to How to make greeting cards, includes ✰Seniors Week concert – La Forza find information about brain health. materials to complete three cards plus 11am–12.15pm Explore apps and games that are two extra at home later. Gaythorne A smorgasbord of talent awaits you. designed to improve brain health and CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Bowls, Sports & Community Club, Kedron-Wavell Services Club,

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reduce the risk of dementia. Bring your own device. Contact your local library for dates and times. Bookings are essential. Phone on 3403 8888 to book a place. ✰Active and healthy activities Council will operate a range of activities at various locations as part of the Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD) program which provides free or low-cost activities including yoga, tai chi, zumba, gentle fitness, healthy heart & strong bones, falls prevention course, aqua aerobics, guided walks, cycling and kayaking for residents 50 years and over. Phone 3403 8888 for info. ✰Silent movie afternoon 2–4.30pm Presented by Stafford Meals on Wheels and TOSA. Three classic Buster Keaton Silent Films with live music. Tickets at the door and includes a light afternoon tea. Kelvin Grove State College Theatre (corner of Tank St and Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove). Cost $5.

REDLANDS REGION

From the Mayor of Redland City Seniors Week August 2016 Welcome to Queensland Seniors Week 2016, a celebration of our older generations and their contributions to our community.

With a population boasting more seniors than children, the Redlands offers seniors a healthy, active and connected lifestyle. We believe in a future of possibilities for seniors and strive to create strong social infrastructure, improve well-being and increase social and economic opportunities for our older population.

Seniors play an important role in our society. Their knowledge, wisdom and life experiences are invaluable across the community. Every day, seniors selflessly contribute countless hours to their families and their communities, enhancing the quality of life for those around them.

Redland City Council is committed to supporting seniors to age well and age independently. We strive to strengthen the community as a whole and support sustainable solutions for the seniors sector. Through programs such as Home Assist Secure Services, we help about 6500 people every year (most of whom are seniors) stay in their homes longer by installing ramps and support rails to improve access, and changing light bulbs and smoke alarm batteries.

As the number of seniors in the Redlands grows to more than 50,000 in coming years, community support is paramount to meet the needs and aspirations of our ageing population.

Organisations such as Redlands District Committee on the Ageing (RDCOTA) are crucial to the future of our region. We value our partnerships with RDCOTA and other key seniors’ organisations and appreciate your contribution to the direction and support of our ageing population.

Congratulations to RDCOTA and all the organisations involved for organising this year’s celebrations for Seniors Week.

Your commitment to maximising support, minimising barriers and recognising the value of your generation is to be

morning ticket, lunch and entertainment. Must book at Donald Simpson Centre Travel Office on 3821 1089. Cost $33. ✰U3A Life in Australia 9am–12pm Dr Keith Hillness AM Diversity in Australia.

Introduction by Brian Hedges of U3A. Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Tickets at the door. ✰Ask It – understanding computers 9am–4pm Book a free 30 minute one-on-one session on a range of topics including being safe online, watching TV online, emails downloading e-books etc. Bookings required phone Capalaba Library 3843 8010, Cleveland Library 3829 8779 or Victoria GROOVING: Get your dancing shoes on at this year’s Seniors Week.

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Point 3884 4006. Free. ✰Morning tea and trivia 10am Free scones, cream and savouries will be served playing games of trivia, applauded. I encourage you to continue with prizes. Tranquil Waters Retirement, SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 embracing the creativity, imagination and ✰Seniors Week walk Village Community Centre, 31 Thompson anticipation of ageing well in the St, Victoria Point. Free.

7–10.30am Redlands. ✰Morning Melodies Promoting physical activity amongst — Cr Karen Williams seniors. Walk commences and finishes 11am–2pm Mayor of Redland City at Donald Simpson Park, Cleveland – Enjoy the versatile up beat dance music 3km, 5km, 7.5km and 10km. Fruit, juice, with easy listening rock ‘n roll plus jazz FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 and blues repertoire. Free tea and tea, coffee and muffin will be served on ✰Redlands Over 50s Social Darts coffee. Redlands Sporting Club, Anson completion. All registered participants 9.45am–1pm Rd, Wellington Point. No bookings will be eligible for the lucky prize draws.

Seniors Citizens Week Perpetual Shield required. Cost $3.

Register for $5 at RDCOTA office, Competition. Everybody welcome. Phone ✰U3A Redland Senior Gold Tournament 57 Wynyard St, Cleveland Pat 3824 2121 or 0409 723 250. Cost 12pm start 9.30am–2.30pm Monday to Friday. $2 includes morning tea and lucky door A fun golf day available to all Redland Phone 3488 0680. prize.

Seniors, green fees, share of golf cart for ✰What was the rainbow? $40. Carbrook Golf Club. Bookings to 11am–3pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Randolf Story by texting on Greg Manning explains how streets and ✰Ask It – understanding computers 0437 237 348. places on Stradbroke were named, plus 9am–4pm a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Book a free 30 minute one-on-one TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Stradbroke Island Historical Museum. session on a range of topics including Contact Barbara Smith 3409 9699. Cost ✰The Coding & Robotics Expo for being safe online, watching TV online, Seniors is Museum admission Adult $4 or Conc emails downloading e-Books etc.

10–11.30am $3.

Bookings required call Capalaba Library Provides a great opportunity to see what ✰Latin Sunday 3843 8010, Cleveland Library all the hype around coding is about.

11am–5pm 3829 8779 or Victoria Point 3884 4006. Join our sizzling Latin Sunday, whether Come and see what Redland Libraries is Free. you Rumba or rest it’s a fun way to spend doing in this exciting field. Victoria Point ✰What was the rainbow?

Library, 15 Bunker Rd. Free. an afternoon. Redlands Sporting Club, 10am–2pm ✰Indoor bowls comp Anson Rd, Wellington Point. Contact Greg Manning explains how streets and 9am Doreen Thomas 3207 1133. places on Stradbroke were named, plus Teams of four people required. Donald ✰Fabulous 50s musical a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Simpson Community Centre.

2pm Stradbroke Island Historical Museum.

Registrations for teams by August 6.

Relive the carefree favourites of the 50s Phone Barbara Smith 3409 9699. Cost Phone Gail Moore 3821 1089. $2 per with this stylish musical comedy. Donald is Museum admission Adult $4 or conc team.

Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, ✰Ask It – understanding computers $3.

Cleveland. For bookings, phone Thomas ✰Fabulous 50s musical 9am–4pm 3821 1089. Cost $12.

2–5pm Book a free 30 minute one-on-one Relive the carefree favourites of the 50s MONDAY, AUGUST 15 session on a range of topics including with this stylish musical comedy. Donald ✰Open Day at Men’s Shed being safe online, watching TV online, Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, 8am–12pm emails downloading e-Books etc.

Cleveland. Bookings phone Thomas on See what happens at the shed. Men Bookings required call Capalaba Library 3821 1089. Cost $12. making items, socialising, gathering to 3843 8010, Cleveland Library ✰Golden Oldies cinema share stories and a cuppa. No bookings 3829 8779 or Victoria Point 3884 4006.

6.30pm required. More info phone Graham Free.

Silent movies. Redland Museum, Swann 3824 2606. ✰The Coding & Robotics Expo for 60 Smith St, Cleveland. Phone for ✰Day trip to Southport RSL Seniors bookings 3286 3494. Museum 9am departs 10–11.30am Provides a great opportunity to see what members $15, non-members $20.

Includes lucky door prize, drink, keno,

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Fun for young and old

all the hype around coding is about.

Come and see what Redland Libraries is doing in this exciting field. Victoria Point Library, 15 Bunker Rd. Free. ✰Terrific Tuesday 10.30am–1.30pm Enjoy fun singalongs, cash, games and prizes with Deana Peher and friends.

Redlands Sporting Club, Anson Rd, Wellington Point. Buy $4 worth of raffle tickets and you will receive a complimentary slice of cake with tea and coffee. Free. ✰Neil Diamond Tribute Concert 1.30pm Renaissance Retirement Village, 36 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point. Bookings 3821 1611. Cost $12. ✰Free concert 2pm A musical extravaganza presented by local musicians. Redland Variety Showcase at Redlands Performing Art Centre, Bookings through RPAC 3829 8131. Free.

IT’S on for young and old during Seniors’ Week 2016, with Queensland aged care provider PresCare inviting both the young and young at heart to celebrate being more connected.

With participation across six residential care facilities and 10 community care regions, PresCare chief executive officer Greg Skelton is confident each PresCare client will have the chance to discover new passions and reignite old ones between August 13 and 21.

“Being more connected is at the heart of what we do. This week is about bridging the gap, creating opportunities for socialising and keeping our clients connected to their families, communities and care services,” Mr Skelton said.

Catering to mind, body and spirit, the week boasts a vibrant program that will see clients connecting through art,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

✰Redlands Wellness and Reablement Expo 9am–2pm Talk to the experts and get the best advice on wellness from over 40 exhibitors. Donald Simpson Centre, Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Free. ✰Ask It – understanding computers 9am-4pm Book a free 30 minute one-on-one session on a range of topics including being safe online, watching TV online, emails downloading e-Books etc.

Bookings required Capalaba Library on 3843 8010, Cleveland Library on 3829 8779 or Victoria Point on 3884 4006. Free. ✰Seniors refresh 9.30–11am Enjoy morning tea and meet other seniors. Capalaba Library 3843 8010.

Free. ✰What was the rainbow?

10am–2pm Greg Manning explains how streets and places on Stradbroke were named, plus a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum.

Phone Barbara Smith 3409 9699. Cost is museum admission Adult $4 or conc $3. ✰Darby & Mike 11am–2pm Fun filled morning of entertainment.

Redlands Sporting Club, Anson Rd, Wellington Point. Free. ✰Music concert 3.30–4.30pm Junior jazz and vocal concert. Cleveland District State High School (corner of Smith and Russell Sts, Cleveland Performing Arts Space). Free. ✰Volunteering Redlands in partnership with Donald Simpson Community Centre.

9am–2pm. Free hearing test, refreshments, mascular degeneration eye test, blood pressure testing. Contact Nectaria Chronopoulos on 3821 6699.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

✰Over 50s Chit Chat 9.30–11am Pop in for a cuppa and chit chat. These drop-in sessions are a great way for seniors to meet others and exchange thoughts and ideas. Victoria Point Library, 15 Bunker Rd. Free. ✰Day trip to Morgans Seafood 8.30am departs Trip from Donald Simpson Community Centre to Morgans Seafood, Redcliffe.

Trip includes morning teach and lunch.

Bookings essential Lynn 3821 1089. $53. ✰Ask It – understanding computers 9am–4pm Book a free 30 minute one-on-one session on a range of topics including being safe online, watching TV online,

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YOUNG AT HEART: Join the celebration. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

cooking, exercise, and games, with younger members of the community playing an important role.

“Closing the age gap is essential to reducing social isolation within our aged communities. There is a lot that both groups can learn from one another as they swap stories, and the connections that we’ve

seen form in the past are very special,” Mr Skelton said.

With more than 85 years’ experience looking after older Australians, PresCare’s team of dedicated staff and volunteers continually strives to meet their clients’ wishes and needs, keeping them engaged and socially active.

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✰Day trip to Twin Towns 8am departs Musical entertainment at Twin Towns.

Trip includes morning tea and show. BYO lunch. Bookings Donald Simpson Community Centre Travel Office on 3821 1089. $45. ✰Cricket match 9–11.30am At Muddies Cricket Ground, Judy Holt Park, Birkdale. This is a low impact game of Twenty20, a bit like backyard cricket using a soft ball as used in junior cricket.

More info Rob Jerome 3053 2768. Free. ✰U3A Back to School 9am–3.30pm Five speakers on varying topics on ways to improve life for seniors. Lions Hut, Shore St North, Cleveland. Bookings Janis Emadian on 3821 3888. Cost $10. ✰Inter Retirement bowls comp 9am–12.30pm Moreton Shores Retirement Community, Moreton Shores Bay Club, maximum of eight village teams of four persons/ team. Phone Roy Reynolds 3286 7619. ✰Ask It – understanding computers 9am–4pm Book a free 30 minute one-on-one session on a range of topics including being safe online, watching TV online, emails downloading e-Books etc.

Bookings required Capalaba Library 3843 8010, Cleveland Library 3829 8779 or Victoria Point 3884 4006.

Free. ✰What was the rainbow?

10am–2pm Greg Manning explains how streets and places on Stradbroke were named, plus a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum.

Phone Barbara Smith 3409 9699. Cost is museum admission Adult $4 or Conc $3. ✰High tea at Ormiston House 1–3.30pm Enjoy a scrumptious high tea with all the elegance of yesteryear on the wide verandahs of Ormiston House, 277 Wellington St, Ormiston. Live entertainment. Bookings essential phone Meg O’Driscoll 0457 675 137.

Cost $30. ✰World Tea Exhibition 2pm Taste and experience varieties of real tea

and learn about tea drinking customs from around the world. Bring your friends to our High Tea. Redland Museum, 60 Smith St, Cleveland. Bookings 3286 3494. Members $15, non-members $20. ✰Free music concert 3.30–4.30pm Cleveland District State High School (corner of Smith and Russell Sts, Cleveland). Free.

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emails downloading e-Books etc.

Bookings Capalaba Library 3843 8010, Cleveland Library 3829 8779 or Victoria Point 3884 4006. Free. ✰Chit Chat 9.30–11am Pop in for a cuppa and a Chit Chat.

These drop-in sessions are a great way for seniors in Victoria to meet others and exchange thoughts and ideas. Victoria Point Library. Contact Jo Anne Kidman 3829 8779. Free. ✰What was the rainbow?

10am–2pm Greg Manning explains how streets and places on Stradbroke were named, plus a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Stradbroke Is Historical Museum. Phone Barbara Smith 3409 9699. Cost is Museum admission Adult $4 or Conc $3. ✰U3A information display 10am–4pm See what U3A is all about. Stocklands Shopping Centre, Cleveland. Free. ✰Line dancing 11am–2pm Line dancing not for you? Don’t let it stop you joining in as there is a variety of music to suit all dancing styles.

Redlands Sporting Club, Anson Rd, Wellington Point. Free. ✰Strings & Flute Ensemble 3.30–4.30pm See our youth perform. Cleveland District State High School (corner of Smith and Russell Sts, Cleveland). Free

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

✰Lady Mary Teviot – genealogy lecture 1.30–3pm Lady Mary Teviot’s talks are full of useful information for both experienced and beginner family history researchers alike. Capalaba Library, Noeleen St. Bookings 3843 8038. ✰Ask It – understanding computers 9am–4pm Book a free 30-minute one-on-one session on a range of topics including being safe online, watching TV online, emails downloading e-Books. Bookings required Capalaba Library 3843 8010, Cleveland Library 3829 8779 or Victoria Point 3884 4006. Free. ✰Community Centre Art Show 10am–3pm A display of work created by Donald Simpson Art Groups in acrylic and oils.

179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Free. ✰What was the rainbow?

10am–2pm Greg Manning explains how streets and places on Stradbroke were named, plus a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum.

Contact Barbara Smith 3409 9699.

Museum admission Adult $4 or conc $3. ✰Fabulous 50s musical 2pm Relive the carefree favourites of the 50s with this stylish musical comedy. Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Bookings phone Thomas

FLEXIBILITY: Re-gain some movement with yoga classes.

3821 1089. Cost $12. ✰Golden Oldies cinema 6.30pm Silent movies. Tea, coffee and snacks.

Redland Museum, 60 Smith St, Cleveland. Bookings 3286 3494.

Museum members $15, non-members $20.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

✰Redland City Band concert 1.30pm Come along and experience an afternoon full of easy listening and pleasant music to celebrate the end of Seniors Week.

Our Big Band will add a jazz touch and our very own Clarke Duo will perform vocal solos and duets. There will be free light refreshments and tea/coffee provided along with great raffle prizes.

Assembly Hall, Smith St, Cleveland (showgrounds). Free. Gold coin donation. ✰Community Centre Art Show 10am–3pm A display of work created by Donald Simpson Art Groups in acrylic and oils.

179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Free. ✰What was the rainbow?

11am–3pm Greg Manning explains how streets and places on Stradbroke were named, plus a sing-a-long and morning tea. North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum.

Contact Barbara Smith 3409 9699. Cost is Museum admission Adult $4 or conc $3. ✰Redlands City Concert Band 1.30–4pm Performing a pleasing selection of classical and popular arrangements.

Assembly Hall, 44 Smith St, Cleveland.

Gold coin donation. ✰Fabulous 50s musical 2pm Relive the carefree favourites of the 50s with this stylish musical comedy. Donald Simpson Centre, 179 Bloomfield St, Cleveland. Bookings Thomas 3821 1089. Cost $12.

LOGAN REGION SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

✰Saturday afternoon movie – Cocoon 1.30–3.30pm When a group of trespassing seniors

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swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energised with youthful vigour. Rated PG. Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St. Bookings phone 3412 4100.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

✰Together we can learn 9.30am–2.30pm MultiLink Community Services would like to invite students and older persons from the community to come together for a fun day of shared learning. The theme will be Together We Can Learn. 61 Mayes Ave, Logan Central. Bookings required.

Free.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

✰Logan Loves Seniors Expo 9am–1pm Featuring a range of activities and information stalls. Expo to be held at Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Rd, Logan Central. Free. ✰A yarn for the next generation 10am–12.30pm An event workshop tailored especially for Seniors Week, tying in with themes of recognising achievements and talents of older Australians. Includes everyone writing a line about what Logan means to them for a display. Logan West Library, 69 Grand Plaza Dr, Browns Plains.

Bookings phone 3412 4160. ✰Understanding your pension 1.30–3pm Make the most of your pension by understanding your choices, rights and obligations. Logan Village Library, Wharf St. Presented by Department of Human Services, Financial Information Services.

For bookings 136 357.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

✰Seniors Celebration Day 9.30am–2.30pm Information stalls, monster raffles, lucky door prize and fantastic entertainment.

Morning tea and lunch provided free on presentation of tickets. Logan Central Community Centre, 9 Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central.

Bookings essential phone 3290 0088.

Tickets $2.

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The Administration Building is centrally located in the Village for easy access and contains the Main Office, Home Care Office, Hairdressing Facility and secure Community Centre.

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Residents enjoy various free activities such as Tai Chi, Zumba, morning teas, arts & craft days, card & board games, indoor bowls not to mention the many activities organized by the very active Social Club.

Residents can also utilize the 25 seater Deluxe Mitsubishi Rosa Bus for transportation to the local Taigum Central and Aspley Hypermarket Shopping Centres as well as a variety of trips organized by the Social Club.

The Village itself is close to a variety of amenities such as public transport of buses and Carseldine Railway Station, medical centre, churches, the local shops at Clocktower Shopping Centre and Carseldine Central and the major shopping centres at Taigum Central, Aspley Hypermarket and Westfield Chermside.

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Lawyers are giving back

Well known for helping those who need it most

AT YOUR SERVICE: New Way Lawyers are always ready to help.

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NEW Way Lawyers are well known for helping people who are facing difficult family law and estate law situations. In addition, the New Way Lawyers team is recognised in the community for using their knowledge and skills in ways that benefit the general public.

New Way Lawyers provides a free JP service from their Corinda and Capalaba offices. Members of the public are welcome to drop into the offices any time during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, and have their documents witnessed by a friendly JP. Last year New Way Lawyers witnessed more than 3500 documents through this service.

New Way Lawyers also loves supporting local events, particularly events within the seniors community.

The New Way Lawyers team enjoyed mingling with attendees at Logan Loves Seniors, Sherwood Respite Expo and the Lions Club Health and Wellness Expo in the past year.

New Way Lawyers also provides free legal education and information

The New Way Lawyers team enjoyed mingling with attendees at Logan Loves Seniors, Sherwood Respite Expo and the Lions Club Health and Wellness Expo in the past year.

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sessions to local community groups.

Last month, members from the Capalaba team presented an informative session on wills, powers of attorney and advance health directives to a local older women’s network. If you would like to arrange an education or information session for your group please contact Joanne at the Capalaba office on 07 3245 5033.

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST NON PROFIT LAW FIRM New Way Lawyers is a law firm with a difference. We are Australia’s First Non Profit Law Firm. As a non profit law firm we are not motivated by profit or financial gain because there are no shareholders or partners in our organisation. This means that our fees for services are more affordable because unlike other law firms, the purpose of our fees is to cover costs, not to generate profit. Since establishing in 2009, we have grown to a team of seven lawyers and have two offices in the Brisbane region. We specialise in providing legal advice and representation in the emotional areas of estate law and family law.

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BRISBANE SENIORS WEEK 2016

Exploring your local area and retirement options in Seniors Week WHEN it comes to retirement there is no better time to explore what is available and on offer than throughout Seniors Week and there is no better place to start than at Aveo Durack.

Aveo Durack will host a street party on Saturday August 13 between 10am and 2pm to welcome residents and local families to the village. The street party also coincides with the release of Aveo Durack’s brand new independent living villas, which are contemporary modern homes.

The new release provides the community more living options with large two and three bedroom villas available for purchase.

An advantage for residents who choose to live in one of these brand new villas is the numerous benefits they will receive from belonging to the larger Aveo Durack community; including an on-site medical centre, pharmacy and hairdresser, a variety of community groups, and of course the great food on offer at the restaurant.

The Aveo Durack Street Party will be a great day out with plenty to offer, including live entertainment, a free BBQ lunch, and a variety of games suitable for

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Join us for a street party to celebrate the opening of our latest villas Live entertainment, food stalls and family fun.

Saturday, 13 August from 10am - 2 pm.

Bring the family and join us for a fun filled day to celebrate the release of our brand new spacious Independent Living Villas in the Yarra enclave.

Enjoy a tasty BBQ and refreshments Listen to live entertainment View our four brand new displays Discover the Aveo difference with more care, more facilities, more communities and more living options.

We look forward to seeing you at Aveo Durack, 356 Blunder Road, Durack.

Call 13 28 36 or visit aveo.com.au to find out more.

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Cruise down the Murray

SO MUCH TO SEE: Cruising with Spirit.

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accommodation is on-shore in comfortable en-suite riverside town motels allowing time to explore a different riverside town most evenings.

Most of Spirit Australia’s Murray River cruises travel one way along the river with coach return to port of origin to maximise distance cruised and minimise duplication of scenery.

Cruises also include knowledgeable commentary and river history, specified on shore activities and all meals (including morning and afternoon tea).

Enquiries to Spirit Australia Cruises, by telephone 1800 442 203 or online www.spiritaustraliacruises.com.au

IN THE past, taking your doctor’s advice A total of 390 clinical studies suggest seriously to “exercise to stay well” has this easy-on-your-joints exercise been a major challenge for seniors. The technology is bringing results. People of idea of manoeuvring a maze of hilly all ages have noted they feel stronger, streets and uneven surfaces to walk on more agile and mobile; and it’s done in a or facing complex machines and young fraction of the time at a gym or walking guns at the gym, is overwhelming; unsafe streets. Because of the g-force notwithstanding the joint aches from and speed of the vibration; 10 minutes using harsh exercise on a vibration platform is machines. equal to an hour at the Many There is good news for gym. seniors, however, with the The method involves seniors rapid uptake of a standing on the clever who find it technology that is oscillating platform that difficult to eliminating many of their produces vertical fitness obstacles and fast perform aerobic vibrations from a becoming a staple part of side-alternating rocking exercise face their exercise routine. It’s movement. This mild major challenges movement generates called vibration technology. involuntary muscle to their Exercise, especially contractions; stimulating well-being. ones that help support muscle strength, bone bone density and muscle strength, lymphatic strength, assists seniors tremendously system drainage and increased with the ability to stay strong and mobile circulation. WBV has also been known to into their senior years; so they can carry fast-track weight loss; all while standing, out their retirement dreams. Many sitting or squatting. seniors who find it difficult to perform With the introduction of easy-to-use aerobic exercise face major challenges machines like the CV series and the to their well-being. That’s why vibration LifeBack2, produced by Australia’s technology could be just what they are leading expert CardioTech, seniors are looking for; an easy and quick treatment now taking advantage of a “whole to improve physical fitness. fitness” approach. Cardiotech.com.au

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WITH over 50 years of Murray River background, Captain Jock Veenstra knows Australia’s great river better than almost anyone. His long association with Australia’s lakes and rivers started when, as a boy, he moved to Goolwa, near the mouth of the Murray in the early 1960s.

“I have worked on the Murray all my life and I love to take passengers where the old paddle-steamers travelled and show them this part of Australia’s fascinating river history” Captain Veenstra said.

These days, Captain Veenstra operates Spirit Australia Cruises, offering a series of cruises along the length of the Murray River ranging between three and eight days’ duration and travelling sections of the Murray River between Goolwa, South Australia, and Albury, NSW. They also offer a couple of river cruise and coach touring combinations: “5 Rivers Outback Safari” and “Source to the Sea” and a 6 day/5 night Gippsland Lakes Cruise from Sale to Lakes Entrance, in Victoria.

Unlike traditional cruise boats Spirit Australia passengers do not stay on-board in cabins.

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Cadets are celebrated

IN ATTENDANCE: 11th Light Horse Caboolture Troop, who are conducting the Australian National Flag Day/Cadets 150 Double Celebration Event on September 3.

“History shows that a type of army cadet training was observed in the Colony of New South Wales as early as 1834 – however, it was not until 1866 that the first official cadet parade was conducted at Parramatta.

“Considering the millions of young Australians who have received cadet training since 1866, this historical 150th anniversary of the birth of the cadet movement coupled with the 115th birthday celebration of our flag, are both something we intend acknowledging in a spectacular manner.”

Saturday September 3, Caboolture Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, 8am to 12pm. Entry is free.

Further information contact Bob Whitehouse on 3888 0550 or email: bobwhitehouse 1938@gmail.com

CRUISING is a great way to travel, giving you access to a wealth of destinations and often the chance to have some truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Many mature explorers have travelled extensively already so it’s perfect that cruising itineraries are designed to include a diverse range of port stops that can surprise even the most seasoned traveller.

Want to holiday with your family?

Cruising provides activities that will suit just about every passenger, whether you’re eight or 80 years old.

Also, interconnecting or adjoining cabin arrangements ensure you’re never too far away from your loved ones.

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You can also take advantage of health and fitness facilities on board or even enrol in a dance class.

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Alternatively, sign up for enrichment and educational programs on board that give you the opportunity to take home valuable skills, not just your amazing photographs.

You can do as much or as little as you want and you’re guaranteed never to have a dull day at sea.

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TWO significant events in Australia’s history – 150 years since the founding of the Australian Army Cadet Corps and 115 years since the Australian national flag was first raised – will be observed with a parade at Caboolture Historical Village next month.

And the chairman of the Australian Flag Subcommittee of the 11th Light Horse Caboolture Troop and Military Museum Association, Bob Whitehouse, is predicting a huge turnout. The event starts at 8am and the parade starts at 9am on Saturday, September 3.

Taking part in the parade are veterans’ associations, community groups, mounted Light Horse troopers, current and former navy and army cadets, marching bands, vintage military vehicles, animals used in warfare, military reenactors, early model cars and tractors. Immediately following the parade will be an entertaining pageant and flag-raising ceremony.

All museums within the village will be open and most will be putting on special “one-off” interesting displays.

The day will also be an anniversary of sorts for Bob (77) as 63 years ago when he was just 14 he became a proud army cadet at Brisbane Grammar.

“My father was a cadet in the early 1900s and so was my brother in the 1940s,” he told Seniors.

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Linus Power, MP for Logan, popped in and shared his shoes also. We meet second Wednesday of the month starting 11am at The Rec Club, Alba Lane, Kingston.

Visitors are always welcome. Phone Cheryl on 3711 9146.

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O’Loane St, Petrie gathering at 9.30am for a 10am start. Special guest speaker will be Brian Herd, Lawyer and the topic will be “Later Lifestyle Options” – discussing issues from a legal perspective. Morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation, raffles at the door and more info call the office at 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur on 3880 6677, visit www.u3apinerivers.org.au or follow us on Facebook (u3apinerives). Don’t forget we have a great Seniors Drop In Centre facility at 1480 Anzac Ave, Kallangur where for a $2 fee we offer coffee, tea and biscuit and plenty of friendship and loads of courses to enjoy.

VIEW ■ PINE RIVERS

THE next meeting is on Wednesday, August 17 at the Murrumba Downs Tavern 10.30am for 11am start. The speakers will be Belinda and Noel Begley who will talk about their time and work in Vanuatu.

At the July meeting members came dressed in a “Dare to be Different” theme and we were entertained by seven models who paraded in clothes from Neighbours Aid op shop in Lawnton.

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STEPPING OUT: Logan VIEW members share their shoes!

Elaine, the manager, gave us an insight in the op shops and their support of many disadvantaged overseas communities.

VIEW clubs support The Smith Family and their Learning for Life programme. New members and visitors are very welcome. Phone Elizabeth 0414 471 437 or 3886 4937 or Sandra 0448 862 518 or 3425 2738.

■ SUNNYBANK EVENING

NEXT meeting at the Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains on Monday, August 1, 6.30pm for 7pm. Info Sue on

3343 2218 if they would like to attend and we will ensure they have a very enjoyable night. The guest speaker is Michael Beatty, Media and Community Relations Officer with the RSPCA. Infomation on VIEW is available at www.view.org.au.

■ LOGAN

SUPPORTED the initiative of The Smith Family at @sharemyshoes during their monthly lunch at The Rec Club. Mirvac have generously pledged to donate to The Smith Family $1 for every photo of shoes posted under the hash tag #sharemyshoes on Facebook and Twitter during the month of July.

VIEW the latest spring fashions whilst enjoying a sumptuous morning tea.

Purchases available on the day. Supporting Learning For Life students through The Smith Family.

On Friday, September 9 at 10am for 10.30am start at the Aspley Bowls Club, Nemira St, Aspley. The cost is $20. Phone Wendy 3350 4476 or Helen 3263 6240 for bookings.

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in USA. Dr Harris currently serves as the Chair of Research on the Executive Board of Directors for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and is authoring two books. This will be Danielle’s second visit to the club as a guest speaker and members know her talk will be most interesting and educational.

As well as dinner meetings members enjoy many other social events each month and ladies of all ages are most welcome. If you would like to attend or require more information, email centenaryeveview@gmail .com or phone Di 3202 9759 before noon Friday, August 5.

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THE next monthly dinner meeting of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club will be Monday, August 8.

Meetings are held at the McLeod Country Golf Club, 61 Gertrude McLeod Crs, Middle Park, 6.30pm for 7pm, cost is $35 and bookings are essential.

The guest speaker will be Dr Danielle Harris, who has just returned to Australia and joined the faculty of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University after 15 years

■ CABOOLTURE

THE Probus Club of Caboolture meets monthly on the second Monday of the month and on the third Monday, a social outing is arranged. At our July social, approximately 30 members, partners and friends visited State Parliament House. We travelled to the city by train, a coffee at a Central Station, then took quick bus trip from Central and we were soon at, historical, stately Parliament House, being

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shown around by our knowledgeable guide, Lyn. After our tour we meandered through the Botanical Gardens to the ‘Gardens Club’ cafe for a leisurely lunch before making our way home.

Our next social will be a bus trip to the Sunshine Coast that includes a ferry trip on the Noosa River.

Probus Caboolture encourages enquiries from Ladies and Gents interested in joining our friendly club. Phone Ken on 5497 5461 or Peter on 5433 9395.

LOGAN SENIORS EXPO

SENIORS Expo, fun entertainment and a toe tapping concert on Wednesday, August 17, at the Logan Central Community Centre, 9 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central from 9.30am-2.30pm. The concert starts at 1pm.

Bookings on (07) 3290 0088 by August 12 at a cost of $2 each which can be paid on the morning.

Entertainment along with lucky door prizes and monster raffle draws throughout the morning.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Expo Stalls in the courtyard. The Logan City Senior of the Year Award is to be presented.

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We are what we think

TARAJI JOURNEY THERESE AHERN THIS phrase is rapidly becoming a cliche in the field of parapsychology.

From my experience yoga, as we know it in the West, may be one of the great promoters of such parapsychology phrases.

This is one of the main reasons I have been such a huge devotee of the late Dr Hiroshi Motoyama and have named the branch of Yin Yoga that focuses on the intersection of the meridians and chakras as Himalayan Yin. Dr Motoyama was born to a mother who was an accomplished yogini with advanced psychic ability and himself was an ordained Shinto priest with many vibutis (powers gained through true knowledge).

However his brilliance was not limited to his psychic abilities. He also held two PhD degrees and through Western Science he created instruments that measured subtle energies found in channels such as meridians and chakras.

At the other end of the spectrum was Rene Descartes who back in 1641 published his belief that the realm of the physical and the spiritual are alien, non-communicating realms. His published beliefs were called Meditations on First Philosophy and through his work he declared his hypothesis concerning the disconnection between the realms of the physical and spiritual to be the infallible truth. This declaration has led many of us to believe that our bodies have a specific realm address and our spirits have a completely different discrete realm address. According to Descartes never the twain shall meet. He deduced mind operates under the rules of the spiritual realm and body operates according to the mechanical world of physics.

It is fascinating so many of us have fallen hook, line and sinker to the theory of a 1641 philosopher and chosen to discard the knowledge of the ancient wisdom traditions as rubbish.

Contact Tara at tara@taraji.com.au or www.taraji.com.au.

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Lock it in and wear your pin Cancer Council’s signature fundraiser is also a milestone CANCER Council is gearing up to celebrate 30 years of its signature fundraising campaign Daffodil Day this August, calling on Queenslanders to lock the date in and prepare to wear a pin in support.

Cancer Council Queensland will celebrate the iconic fundraiser during the entire month of August, with the official Daffodil Day date falling on Friday, August 26.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said Queenslanders could text to donate to the cause for the first time in 2016, and dedicate a daffodil in support of those affected.

“All Australians need to do is text HOPE to 1999 8877 and a $5/sms donation will automatically be incorporated into their mobile bill,” Ms Clift said.

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“A follow-up text message will enable Australians to personalise and share a daffodil dedication. Daffodil dedications will also be available via Facebook and on the Daffodil Day website.

“Daffodil Day raises funds for all Queenslanders, all cancers. All funds are invested into vital cancer research, patient support

services and prevention programs statewide.

“More than 26,000 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, and about 8600 will die from the disease – we need to do all we can to support those affected.”

More than 1600 volunteers are expected to staff more than 230 volunteer sites across Queensland during the

week of Daffodil Day, selling more than 800,000 fresh daffodils.

Queenslanders can buy a pin to show their support, donate online, text to donate, order a merchandise box to sell, volunteer on the day or buy merchandise at daffodilday.com.au.

“If you think one in two people diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime is one in two too many, get involved by showing you care this Daffodil Day,” Ms Clift said.

The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone affected by cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland hopes to raise $1.5 million during August and on Daffodil Day this year.

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Be clever and cheat aging – they lack strength so they do less physically which leads to even less strength and a seemingly endless array of complaints and illnesses that result from inadequate diets.”

According to Hobbins, the burden of poor eating extends into the already overstretched health systems.

“That burden includes: longer hospital stays, extended healing and recovery times, increased chance of infection, general illness and falls,” she says.

And, as Ms Hobbins notes: “Eating well might not be able to save everyone from dementia, but it will certainly help minimise the weight and muscle loss that makes the illness worse.”

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Eat to Cheat Aging and Eat to Cheat Dementia, provide advice on how to stave off dementia, diabetes, frailty, cognitive decline and to stay healthy, active and independent longer.

Hobbins is passionate about encouraging people to relish great food.

Having worked in various areas of nutrition, including hospitals and in private practice, she spent many years within the food industry developing clear communication with producers, teaching consumers about quality and value of food.

She says too many seniors unwittingly starve themselves into ill

health and physical decline, with many older Australians lacking sufficient protein and vital nutrients.

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Walk, talk and work to improve your well-being AROUND one in three Queensland adults are sedentary every single weekday – a habit that could be hindering your health and happiness.

While some sedentary behaviour is often unavoidable at work, physical activity doesn’t need to inhibit on your productivity.

So how do you find time to get moving at the office? The answer: take your work for a walk.

Walking meetings will not only help increase your fitness, but research shows they also boost creativity, energy, engagement and communication skills.

Cancer Council Queensland shares reasons you should walk the talk.

1. Improved concentration: Adding a short walk to your daily routine will improve your focus and cognitive function.

And the best thing is – it’s free!

Improvements in concentration from exercise are often immediate and long-lasting. After a walking meeting you may find your heightened

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2. Boosted creativity: A recent study from Stanford University found that a person’s creative output increased by an average of 60 per cent when they were walking.

When we walk our hearts pump faster, circulating more blood and oxygen through our body and to our brain. This can help trigger new ideas, thoughts and feelings.

3. Enhanced well-being.

Physical activity is key to improving your overall health and well-being.

Not only will it help reduce your waistline, it will lower your risk of chronic disease, including some cancers. Whether a walking meeting takes 10 or 30 minutes – every step makes a difference.

4. Reduced stress.

Let’s face it – work can sometimes be stressful.

When there are multiple deadlines to meet, staff to manage and conflicts to resolve, it’s hard to keep a clear mind.

But walking is proven to reduce stress levels and leave you feeling cool, calm and collected.

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Over 30 years in the money business, I’ve come across more than a few dodgy property investment schemes, and they are often marketed through free property seminars with invitations

sent via mail, email or promoted on social media.

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As the government’s MoneySmart website notes, one property investment seminar featured “Four of Australia's greatest financial superstars”. Yet when our investment watchdog ASIC checked them out, none of the presenters had an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence. In fact, three of the four speakers were found to live and work in the USA. Who knows what their credentials were?

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More worrying, you could find yourself being encouraged to use your home as security to borrow significant sums of money to invest.

I won’t argue that a sensibly priced, well located property can be an excellent long term investment. But our consumer watchdog, the ACCC, is advising against attending these property investment seminars.

Many ordinary Australians have suffered financial loss after relying on the unsubstantiated claims of a property spruiker.

And when you think about, if an investment scheme works so well,

why don’t the spruikers use it to get rich themselves? The answer is painfully obvious. The schemes don’t work.

If you decide to attend a property investment seminar, look for the tell-tale warning signs – like being rushed into a decision, or enticements like discounts offered to attendees who sign up on the day.

If the spruiker also supplies mortgage broking, conveyancing

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And if you are encouraged to use your own home to fund the investment, don’t walk, run.

For more information on property spruikers, visit the MoneySmart website.

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History of Brexit – Australia and Britain AS A BRITISH colony, Australia was heavily reliant on Britain for investment capital and export revenue. Prior to Federation in 1901, Britain bought virtually all of our exports (mainly wool and gold), making Australia one of the richest countries in the world per capita.

Britain remained our largest export partner until 1940, when it fell to second behind the United States. After the war our export mix changed dramatically, playing a vital role in the reconstruction and re-emergence of Europe and Japan.

By 1967, Japan’s hunger for our iron ore and coal made it our largest export partner, remaining in that position until it was superseded by China in

2010. When Britain entered the European community in 1973, it dismantled its preferential access system for former colonies such as Australia. By that time, however, its impact was relatively minimal given that Britain was buying less than 10% of Australian exports.

This was less than the percentage of our exports going to Europe, and less than a third of what Japan was buying.

Today, Britain accounts for just 1% of Australia’s export market.

The surprise Exit vote took the global markets by surprise and ‘risk assets’ like shares, high-yield bonds and commodities (with the exception of gold) were gripped in a wave of panic selling. Markets

have since calmed, leaving investors to digest what it all means.

The implications for Britain in the long term may well be benign or even positive. An exit would remove a seemingly unnecessary layer of bureaucracy that interferes with every aspect of daily life. A renewed sense of independence and self-determination may well boost spending.

On the downside, while Britain negotiates new treaties, short-term disruption and uncertainty will likely cause an economic slowdown and it may also slow growth rates in Europe, which has been stagnant since the GFC. The Brexit may also cause the disruption of ‘Great’ Britain – Scottish and Northern Ireland

voters overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU, leading to renewed calls for Scottish independence and the reunification of Ireland.

With a new playing field in Britain and Europe it could be worth a review of your investment strategy.

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FANGING along on the back of a motorbike – one hand gripping the back of the bike, fingernails of the other biting into the shoulder of the young Indonesian man at the handlebars – might seem an unusual activity for a yoga retreat, but it sure was fun.

I focused on the pale beam of light illuminating the track between rice paddies – potholed and wet from the storm still rumbling and flashing in the distance.

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This was my fourth Radiance yoga retreat.

Jessie Chapman holds retreats in Byron Bay, Uki (near Mount Warning), Bali, Spain, Italy and France. And has plans for one in New Zealand.

At the Byron and Uki retreats the emphasis is on yoga, and cleansing the system – no meat, wheat, dairy, coffee, alcohol…

Bali is about yoga and pampering, and for me became an exercise in indulgence that added a kilo, while still rendering me very bendy and relaxed.

Our Bali retreat days began at 6am with a knock at the door and delivery of a Thermos of

hot water so we could make a pre-yoga cuppa.

We started slow – stretching over bolsters, blankets and blocks – opening up, readying ourselves for the poses.

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yogis – some with virtually no previous practice, others accomplished – into a group who not only know “savasana” from “tadasana”, but who also know and care about each other and the community.

Jessie includes all elements of yoga, not just the poses, but also the meditation and “pranayama” or breathing practices, and they combine to give a sense of calm and connectedness, as well as physical freedom.

Got a dodgy knee, bad neck, sore lower back – doesn’t matter. Jessie and Haydie will help you work with it, and make sure you don’t hurt yourself. And if, like me, you’re not up to a handstand or a perfect bridge, that’s okay, she’ll

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After yoga it’s a big healthy breakfast, well, mostly healthy. I took a liking to the local palm sugar syrup and poured it over pancakes, French toast…

The Bali retreat is a yoga, wellness and pampering retreat, and there was no shortage of pampering included. We visited ultra-luxurious five-star spas and indulged in massages, scrubs and even a flower

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Afternoon yoga was restorative. Gently opening chests, lower backs, upper backs, shoulders, assisted by blankets, bolsters and blocks, and topped off with eye pads. During the evening there was often yoga nidra – to put us in the mood for relaxing sleep.

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Caves under Krakow More to this Polish city than meets the eye Phil Hawkes

KRAKOW, Poland. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, listed as a World Heritage site. With impressive monuments, churches and fine architecture untouched by war, it should be on every traveller’s bucket list.

There’s more to Krakow than meets the eye, however. Just outside the city, deep below ground level is Wieliczka, the site of a 900-year-old salt mine which is, today, open to visitors, in fact more than 1½ million a year.

Here are some interesting facts about the Wieliczka Salt Mine: ■ Settlement of the area began in the Neolithic period 5000 years ago, when salt was extracted from brine.

■ In the 13th century, rock salt was discovered and the first shaft constructed.

■ In the Middle Ages salt was a valuable trading commodity (grey gold) used especially for food preservation.

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■ In the last nine centuries, 7.5 million cubic metres of salt have been extracted.

■ The mine today has nine floors from 64 metres to 327 metres underground.

■ Tours reach a depth of 130 metres to the 3rd level, only 3% of the workings.

■ Awarded World Heritage status in 1978, now nearly two million visitors a year.

■ There’s a full-size chapel underground and regular mass is held.

■ The Salt Mine Health Resort offers medical services and a wellness program.

Back on the surface, there are so many things to do in a short stay in Krakow that choices are difficult. Schindler’s Factory will bring back memories of the famous movie and is well worth a visit.

From daytime touring to nocturnal activities, from shopping to musical events, Krakow is possibly the finest example of a medieval and Baroque city in Europe, whether above or below the ground.

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Gourmet Escape to Margaret River MARGARET River Gourmet Escape will showcase an impressive program of new and exciting events from November 18–20 this year.

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Guests will have an opportunity to taste dishes cooked by some of the world’s best chefs including: ■ Joan Roca ( El Celler de Can Roca, Spain) ■ Isaac McHale ( The Clove Club, UK) ■ Dominique Crenn (World’s Best Female Chef 2016*, Atelier Crenn & Petit Crenn) ■ Peter Gilmore (Quay & Bennelong, Sydney) ■ Ana Roš (Hiša Franko, Slovenia) Along with WA locals, Aaron Carr (Vasse Felix, Margaret River), Seth

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A range of fresh faces this year sees the addition of new and exciting events, including incredible once in a lifetime dining

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Last month the centre celebrated its 10th anniversary with 40 clients who were with them in those early days and still book with them today.

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Take a break, let someone else guide you ROUNDABOUT Tours –Queensland’s small group tour specialists –have pleasure in inviting you to join their up-coming, relaxing and informative tours that you will talk about for years.

Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers is always a favourite.

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We have 14 trips planned for 2017.”

Neil said travellers could go solo or with partners.

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Enjoy a musical spectacular AUSTRALIAN Global Entertainment presents An Afternoon At The Proms, the Ace Award-winning best production show in Australia.

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Along with haunting renditions of Irish favourites, a touch of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the romance of the Hungarian Gypsy Orchestras, this musical and visual spectacular is set to raise the roof.

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So why not bring your dance partner and dance the night away at the Assembly Hall Smith St, Cleveland. Tickets available at the door: Single tickets $15, couple tickets $25. Bar available (NO BYO) with supper served at 8.45pm. This event is sure to be fun for all ages. More details www.redlandcitybands.org

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Easy peasy fun creations Simple chickpea offers so many tasty alternatives Angela Casley

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They add texture, are a great energy source and full of protein. Surprise fact: India is the largest producer of chickpeas, followed by Australia.

Today, I’m sharing three of my favourite recipes. First up, crispy, roasted chickpeas. Like salted chips — once you start there is no going back. Munch on their own, add to salads or sprinkle on top of a hearty bowl of soup as an alternative to croutons. Instead of using spices when they are removed from the oven, try adding a variety of chopped herbs for a different flavour. Store in an airtight container — if there are any left.

This cauliflower and chickpea salad is full of flavour, despite having just a handful of ingredients. When fried, cauliflower has a wonderful nutty flavour. Brussels sprouts and chickpeas add crunch, while the citrus dressing brings a fresh zing to the dish.

Instead of making the usual hummus, try this baked version with a few extra flavours added. With a crumble of feta and crunchy nuts on top, it is perfect scooped on to warm pitas or a piece of Turkish bread. It is even better the day after, cold, added to a sandwich or dolloped on top of a lunchtime salad.

CRISPY ROASTED CHICKPEAS

Makes 3 cups INGREDIENTS 2 x 420g tins chickpeas Olive oil to drizzle 1 tsp salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 chilli, chopped

½ tsp each of cumin, garam masala, coriander 2 tbs chopped parsley or coriander to garnish Lemon wedges to squeeze before serving Optional to serve — toss through kale leaves, parmesan, herbs METHOD Preheat oven to 180C. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Lie them on a piece of paper towel and pat dry. The drier, the crispier they will become.

Spread them on a lined baking tray.

Drizzle with oil and toss through the salt, garlic and chilli. Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes until crispy and golden.

Remove and toss through the mixed spices while they are hot.

CITRUS SALAD

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced ¼ cauliflower, sliced into shards 200g brussels sprouts, quartered 420g tin chickpeas, drained 1 spring onion, sliced finely Dressing: Zest of ½ orange Zest of ½ lemon 2 tbs olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste METHOD Heat the oil in a frying pan to a medium heat. Add the garlic and cauliflower, cooking for 3 or 4 minutes until the cauliflower is just starting to soften.

Add the brussels sprouts and toss through for another few minutes to cook and brown.

Add the chickpeas and spring onion, then season with salt and pepper.

To make the dressing, in a small bowl combine the orange, lemon, oil and season.

Place the warm salad into a serving bowl and toss through the dressing.

Serve while warm or allow to cool.

CHICKPEA BAKE

Serves 10 for pre-dinner INGREDIENTS 2 tbs olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 rashers bacon, chopped ½ tsp paprika 420g tin chickpeas, drained 2 tomatoes, chopped roughly 2 tbs tahini Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tbs water

½ tsp salt and freshly ground pepper 100g feta 1 ⁄4 cup slivered almonds To serve Greek yogurt, pita or flat bread Coriander to garnish Lemon wedges, to squeeze METHOD Preheat oven to 180C. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and garlic cooking for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the bacon and paprika, cook for 4 minutes until it has a bit of colour. Add half the chickpeas and tomatoes. Stir through to warm, then remove from the heat.

In a kitchen blender place the remaining half of the chickpeas, tahini, lemon, water, salt and pepper.

Blitz until smooth.

Add the blended mixture to the pan and stir through.

Oil an ovenproof dish well. Pour the bake mixture into the dish. Crumble the feta over the top and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20 minutes or until the feta is soft and creamy.

Remove from the oven and dollop with yogurt. Sprinkle on coriander.

Scoop onto pita to eat, squeeze with lemon and enjoy while warm.

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